Located in northwest England, Birmingham has a tremendous history as an industrial city. Close to coal and iron ore supplies, it was here that Bouton and Watt harnessed steam power to run machinery. The Museum of Science and Industry resides here and provides an excellent look at England's history.

Bulgaria is a republic in southeastern Europe. The capital and largest city is Sofiya. Bulgarian culture has been influenced successively by Byzantine, Greek, Russian, and Western cultures.

Taormina, with its hilltop location above the Ionian Sea, is easily one of Italy's most beautiful places. As it's packed with people in the summertime, recommended months to visit include April and September.

Welcome to England. The green hills, the noble woodlands, the perfect flowering of architecture and remarkable cultural heritage beckon visitors from around the globe.

Located in the vibrant blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea, Ajaccio is the capital of the island of Corsica and a popular resort destination. A port city often frequented by cruise ships and yachts,