Midway between Salzburg and Vienna, Linz boasts beautiful Baroque buildings, including Old Town Hall and the Old Cathedral, Alter Dom. Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz has a major modern art collection and across the river, the striking Ars Electronica Center focuses on society, technology, and the future. Some of Austria's most iconic figures, including Adalbert Stifter, composers Wolfgang Mozart and Anton Bruckner, and the famous scientist Johannes Kepler, once called Linz home.

Across Africa, countless treasures wait to be discovered with the continent's unique diversity offering a wealth of experiences for all types of travelers. One of the most captivating regions is East Africa, home to Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda—countries that serve as gateways to Africa’s most iconic wildlife and landscapes.

Jeju, often written as Cheju in older English sources, is South Korea’s largest island and lies in the Korea Strait south of the Korean Peninsula. The island is known for its volcanic landscapes, coastal cliffs, lava tubes, and the prominent peak of Hallasan, which rises at its center.

This quaint town on the Rhine is the gateway to the Black Forest and lies halfway between Freiburg and Colmar. As you walk the cobblestone streets, stop to sample local schnapps made from fermented pears or cherries and the distinctive smoky ham of this region. St. Stephan's Cathedral perches on a hillside and is the exquisite centerpiece of the town.

The Coromandel Peninsula on New Zealand’s North Island is a place where coastline and culture come alive in ways that stay with visitors long after they’ve left. Stretching for about 110 kilometers between the Hauraki Gulf and the Bay of Plenty, this region has deep roots that go back to the arrival of Māori long before Europeans stepped ashore.