Medieval city with walls, defense towers and several churches. Every August, a medieval week is held, with jousting, food and authentic wardrobes.

Hot Springs, Arkansas has been drawing visitors for centuries, and it all starts with the water. The city sits atop a natural thermal spring system that produces nearly a million gallons of 143-degree water each day. These springs gave rise to Bathhouse Row, a stretch of eight historic bathhouses within Hot Springs National Park. Some, like the Fordyce Bathhouse, now serve as museums, while others still offer traditional thermal soaks.

Beyond the historic and cultural highlights, Fremantle boasts natural attractions that are accessible and inviting. The coastline offers calm beaches such as South Beach and Bathers Beach, popular spots for swimming and relaxing. Not far from the Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour, the Rottnest Island ferry departs regularly, giving visitors a chance to explore the island’s sandy beaches and meet the famously friendly quokkas.

Senja is Norway’s second-largest island, located well above the Arctic Circle and often described as a condensed version of the country’s most dramatic landscapes.

Dodoma, the capital of Tanzania, is a city that sits in the heart of the country, surrounded by rolling hills and semi-arid plains.