Calvi, a picturesque gem on the northwest coast of Corsica, France, enchants visitors with its blend of rich history, rugged landscapes, and sparkling Mediterranean waters. This charming seaside town is dominated by its iconic citadel, a formidable 15th-century fortress that stands sentinel over the turquoise bay.

Durban is a big subtropical city in the north-eastern province of KwaZulu/Natal. It has been a major port since the 1850s and is home to the largest concentration of Indian-descended people in the country - Mohandas Gandhi arrived here as an indentured labourer in 1893. Today the city is better known as a holiday-makers' fun parlour with a happening nightlife.

Philadelphia, the birthplace of American democracy, offers visitors a rare opportunity to walk through the very streets where the nation’s founding ideals were debated, signed, and set into motion. The city's art scene is as bold as its history. The Philadelphia Museum of Art is home to works by Van Gogh, Duchamp, and an entire Japanese teahouse, but it might be better known for the "Rocky Steps" out front, where visitors recreate the famous movie scene daily.

Shrewsbury, a picturesque market town in Shropshire, England, is celebrated for its medieval charm, riverside setting, and remarkably well-preserved architecture. Encircled almost entirely by a loop of the River Severn, the town’s winding streets and timber-framed buildings transport visitors back through centuries of English history.

Surrounded by dramatic Alpine scenery, Saxon has long been known for its orchards and vineyards, benefitting from the region’s sunny microclimate.