Suzhou, often referred to as the "Venice of the East," enchants visitors with its labyrinth of canals, classical gardens, and rich silk heritage. Located in eastern China's Jiangsu Province, Suzhou is famed for its beautifully preserved classical Chinese gardens, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The Cotswolds, a quintessentially English region known for its rolling hills, honey-colored stone cottages, and picturesque villages, offers a serene escape into the heart of the English countryside. Stretching across several counties, including Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, the Cotswolds is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), a testament to its stunning landscapes and charming heritage.
Hwange National Park, located in western Zimbabwe, is the country’s largest protected area and one of Africa’s premier wildlife reserves. Covering more than 14,600 square kilometers, it is renowned for its extraordinary diversity of animals and habitats.
A true gem on the Caribbean coast, the port city of Cartagena (Cartagena de Indias) welcomes visitors with its charming old town, colonial buildings, and exceptional beaches. A popular cruise ship stop, many seafarers find themselves honorary Cartagenans, as they stroll shady, cobblestone lanes and gaze upon impressive churches.
The capital city of the Dominican Republic is rich in history and beauty, boasting 16th-century Spanish architecture and the oldest cathedral in the Americas. The narrow streets of the old colonial city are a testament to the complex mixture of forces that contributed to the construction of the first European city in the Western Hemisphere.