Beirut traces its roots back over 5,000 years. Once called Berytus during the Roman era, it grew into a key port of the Mediterranean. Today’s visitors can follow the Beirut Heritage Trail, a 2.5 km walking route marked with bronze medallions, that links archaeological sites, historic courtyards, and restored Ottoman buildings. The path unveils layers of the city's past one block at a time.
Kakheti is Georgia's easternmost major wine region, stretching across the Alazani and Iori valleys beneath the Greater Caucasus. The region is known for vineyards, fertile plains, dry hills, and mountain landscapes that change considerably between its eastern and western areas. Telavi serves as the main regional center, while towns and villages such as Sighnaghi, Kvareli, Gurjaani, and Tsinandali provide access to vineyards, monasteries, historic estates, and local markets.
Solitaire is a small settlement in central Namibia, positioned where routes from Windhoek, Walvis Bay, Sesriem, and the Namib-Naukluft region meet. Its isolated location among gravel plains, rocky hills, and dry river valleys makes it a practical stopping point on journeys through the Namib Desert.
Golden Gate Highlands National Park, situated in the northeastern part of South Africa's Free State province, offers a breathtaking blend of natural beauty and geological wonder. Named after the golden-hued sandstone cliffs that glow in the setting sun, the park is renowned for its dramatic landscapes and rich biodiversity. The park's most famous feature is the Golden Gate, a majestic sandstone formation that contrasts sharply with the lush green vegetation and rolling hills. This striking scene
The Romans arrived in Beziers in 35 BC wher they found a bustling city, which they were quick to colonize. Beziers today is a dynamic city whose oldest houses are laid out in the elliptical pattern revealing the underlying Roman Amphitheatre, which is currently being excavated. The Beziers townspeople are passionate about rugby and the bullfights held in their modern arena.
The best places to visit to Les Neuf Ecluses (Nine Canal Locks) of Fonserances, the Oppidum d'Enserune (hillfort ruins from a Third Century BC Iberian Greek settlement), and the ruins of romanesque Abbey de Fontcause, a romantic location for concerts.
Other Popular Destinations in France
Paris
France's capital and most populated city, Paris is an alluring destination and an essential stop for any global traveler. A center of fashion, gastronomy, and the arts. Major tourist attractions in the City of Lights include the Eiffel Tower (such great heights!), the Louvre (home of the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo), the Arc de Triomphe, and Grand Palais.
Strasbourg
This vibrant and picturesque city sits near the German border and is the 2nd most popular tourist city in France. Its historic city center is classified a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and the Stasbourg Cathedral is one of the finest examples of Rayonnant Gothic architecture.