Tripoli, the capital city of Libya, sits on the country’s Mediterranean coast and serves as its political, economic, and cultural center.

The snorkeling is extraordinary in the reefs of Cano Island. Cano has its roots in pre-Columbian trading and is also a former burial ground for coastal Indians.

Nantes, situated on the banks of the Loire River in western France, is a vibrant city known for its rich history, creative energy, and dynamic cultural scene.

La Paz, Bolivia’s seat of government, is one of the world’s highest capital cities, dramatically set in a deep canyon carved by the Choqueyapu River. Founded in 1548 atop an important Indigenous settlement, the city has long been a crossroads of Andean cultures, colonial history, and modern political life.

Belgium may be compact, but it offers a surprising variety of experiences shaped by centuries of shifting borders, artistic innovation, and culinary tradition. In Brussels, the Grand Place sets the stage for history and architecture in one square lined with ornate guild halls. The city is also home to the European Union’s headquarters, surrealist painter René Magritte’s former house, and a lively comic book trail that winds through murals of Tintin and other Belgian icons.