Suzhou, often referred to as the "Venice of the East," enchants visitors with its labyrinth of canals, classical gardens, and rich silk heritage. Located in eastern China's Jiangsu Province, Suzhou is famed for its beautifully preserved classical Chinese gardens, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Dorrigo National Park lies on the escarpment of northern New South Wales, about an hour from Coffs Harbour, where subtropical rainforest covers steep valleys and high country. The park forms part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, protecting plant communities that preserve links to ancient forests. Its elevated position creates broad views toward the Bellinger Valley and the coast, while dense forest keeps many walking tracks cool and shaded.

Nestled in the Andes Mountains, Cuenca, Ecuador, is a city that seamlessly blends colonial charm, cultural richness, and natural beauty. Known as the “Athens of Ecuador” due to its vibrant intellectual and cultural life, Cuenca's historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that delights visitors with its cobblestone streets, whitewashed buildings, and red-tiled roofs.

Mayaro Bay is a long stretch of coastline on the southeastern side of Trinidad, facing the Atlantic Ocean and extending along the Mayaro coast. The area is known for its broad sandy beaches, coconut palms, coastal vegetation, and low-lying landscapes shaped by the sea. Unlike Trinidad’s more developed northwestern coastal districts, Mayaro has a more rural character, with villages, fishing activity, small farms, and scattered residences along the shoreline.

Trabzon was founded in the 7th century B.C. by Milletain colonists. On entering the city, on a green hill descending to the sea, is a well-preserved 13th century Byzantine church, now the Avasofya Museum. The walls of this church are decorated with frescoes, some of the finest examples of Byzantine craftmanship. The higher part of the city, the old quarter, inside the still extant fortifications with its timber houses, should be visited.