Verona is situated at a bend of the Adige River in northern Italy. It is hard to imagine that antique arts, monuments that date back to Roman times, and the shadows of the world's most famous tragic lovers can add up to a smiling, buzzing city. Yet they do, thanks perhaps to Verona's talent for melding her past and her present, her ancient and new so gracefully that everything blends in easy harmony.

Salamanca, often called the “Golden City” for the warm glow of its sandstone buildings, is a place where centuries of stories are etched into every wall. Visit its historic center to wander through cobbled streets lined with architectural marvels. The University of Salamanca, founded in 1218, is one of the oldest in Europe and still buzzes with student life.

Omaha, city in eastern Nebraska. The seat of Douglas County, it is a port of entry on the Missouri River, opposite Council Bluffs, Iowa. The largest city in Nebraska, Omaha is a commercial, manufacturing, and transportation center situated in a productive livestock-raising and grain-farming region.

St. Catherine's Monastery, nestled at the foot of Mount Sinai in Egypt, is a beacon of historical and spiritual significance. Founded in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian, this ancient monastery is one of the world's oldest continuously operating Christian monasteries and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Zaragoza stands on the banks of the Ebro River in northeastern Spain and serves as the capital of the Aragón region. The city is known for its mix of Roman remains, Islamic influences, Mudéjar architecture, and large Baroque landmarks.