Midway between Salzburg and Vienna, Linz boasts beautiful Baroque buildings, including Old Town Hall and the Old Cathedral, Alter Dom.

London, Ontario, nestled along the Thames River, is a city brimming with charm and diverse experiences. Known as the "Forest City," it boasts an impressive array of green spaces, including the expansive Springbank Park, which offers picturesque trails, gardens, and the renowned Storybook Gardens—a whimsical spot for families and children.

Philippines is a republic in the western Pacific Ocean, made up of the Philippine Islands and forming in physical geography a part of the Malay Archipelago. Eleven islands contain most of the population: Luzon, Mindanao, Samar, Negros, Palawan, Panay, Mindoro, Leyte, Cebu, Bohol, and Masbate.

Nestled along the south bank of the Danube, this historical Austrian city bursts with charm. A favorite stop on European river cruises, the city's most famous attraction is Melk Abbey, which dates back to the 11th century. The original Benedictine structure was lost to fires and foreign invasion, then rebuilt during the 18th century in lavish Baroque style, including a library and inner church covered in magnificent frescoes and gilded fixtures.

Monteverde, which means "green mountain," is nestled high in the Tilarán mountain range of Costa Rica. The Cloud Forest is the home to a myriad of plants, mammals, insects, reptiles, and over 400 species of exotic birds.