Toledo, high above the Tagus River in central Spain, is a city where layers of history are visible around every corner. For centuries it was an important Roman settlement, a Visigothic capital, and later a stronghold during the medieval Christian reconquest, before becoming the seat of royal power and a crossroads of cultures. Because of this long span of stories and architectural richness, the whole old town has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Farther from a continental landfall than any other group of islands on earth, the twelve Marquesas jut out of the open Pacific just south of the equator, shrouded in a constant cloud cover.

Regensburg, Germany’s medieval gem, will transport you to a bygone era. The site of both Celtic and Roman settlements, Regensburg flourished in the Middle Ages.

The Great Barrier Reef stretches along Australia’s northeast coast, forming the largest coral reef system on Earth and one of the planet’s most complex living ecosystems.

Egypt is a land of timeless wonders, where ancient history meets modern vibrancy. The Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Temple of Karnak are just a few of the awe-inspiring monuments that attract millions of tourists each year.