Fátima, a small town in central Portugal, has become one of the most significant pilgrimage sites in the world, drawing millions of visitors annually. The Sanctuary of Fátima, a sprawling complex of religious buildings and monuments, stands at the heart of the town. Pilgrims from all over the globe come to light candles, attend mass, and walk the sacred paths in reverence.

Lead’s Main Street reflects its long history with places that invite people to explore local life beyond mining. The Black Hills Mining Museum offers displays of mining tools, machinery and a simulated underground mine experience that brings to life how miners worked the Black Hills over generations. Along the same street, galleries, cafés and historic buildings make for pleasant stops between deeper dives into the past.

Giza, Egypt, is a destination that embodies the mysteries and grandeur of ancient civilization, drawing millions of visitors every year to marvel at its iconic monuments. At the heart of Giza stands the Giza Plateau, home to the legendary Pyramids of Giza — the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure.

McMurdo is distinctive not only for its scientific role but also for the unusual scale of daily life in Antarctica. The station has a power plant, medical facilities, dining services, workshops, communications systems, and specialized vehicles used to support research in extreme conditions. Nearby Scott Base, operated by New Zealand, provides another important Antarctic research presence on Ross Island. McMurdo also supports flights and overland journeys to remote parts of the continent.

Set on the Adriatic Sea, Zadar, Croatia, is a major Dalmatia historical center and a tourism magnet. Walk ancient streets, see Roman ruins and enjoy white-sand beaches.