Ananuri is a historic fortified complex in northern Georgia, set beside the Zhinvali Reservoir on the Aragvi River. Its stone walls, towers, churches, and defensive structures rise above the reservoir and the surrounding wooded mountains, creating one of the most recognizable historic landscapes along the Georgian Military Highway.

Ulm, Germany, a picturesque city on the banks of the Danube River, offers a rich tapestry of history and modern charm. Dominating its skyline is the Ulm Minster, home to the tallest church steeple in the world at 161.5 meters (530 feet). This Gothic masterpiece invites visitors to climb its 768 steps for a breathtaking panoramic view of the city and the surrounding countryside.

Situated in the Parque Nacional Iguazú near Puerto Iguazú, these spectacular falls lie just east of the confluence of the Iguazu and Paraná rivers. At least 5000 cubic m of water per second plunge the 70m into the abyss below.

Libreville, the capital of Gabon, stretches along the Atlantic coast with a mix of modern streets, colonial-era buildings, and bustling markets.

Adiyaman makes a good base from which to visit Nemrut Dagi National Park. On the summit of Nemrut Daagi (Mount Nemrut), at an altitude of 2,150 meters- the highest mountain in northern mesopotamia - sits the gigantic funerary sunctuary erected in the first century B.C. by King Antiochos I of Commagene. The engineering involved in creating the artificial tumulus- flanked by terraces on which rest the colossal statues of Apollo, Zeus, Heracles, Tyche and Antiochus - continue to amaze visitors.