Pisa
Pisa
Pisa, Italy, is more than just its world-famous Leaning Tower; it's a city where history, art, and culture intersect to create a fascinating experience for visitors. The Leaning Tower, part of the Piazza dei Miracoli or Square of Miracles, is an architectural wonder that draws millions each year. Built as a bell tower for the adjacent Pisa Cathedral, its unintended tilt has become a global icon.
Slovakia
Slovakia
Slovakia has a primarily continental climate, with warm summers and cold winters. The Carpathian Mountains endure harsher winters and receive heavy rainfall.
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso
Who would have thought, back in the tumultuous coup and counter coup days of the 1970s, that Burkina Faso would become the cultural darling of West Africa? Unlikely as it seems, Burkina Faso has become the Utah of West Africa, hosting a biennial film festival that rivals the Sundance Film Festival for cultural clout. When it's not hosting film festivals, it's busy organizing its other biennial cultural festival.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong offers the best of both worlds, a thriving exciting city filled with culinary delights with mountains and sprawling parks for when you need an escape into nature. As you wander the Street Market to score bargains on local goods, make sure to indulge in a bowl of wanton noodles or freshly steamed dim sum.
Naxos
Naxos
Located in Greece's Lesser Cyclades, Naxos is an island in the South Aegean Sea and popular for its spectacular beaches. A favorite tourist destination, Naxos is home to a variety of ancient ruins, including the Temple of Apollo - Grotta, the Temple of Demeter, and Apano Kastro.