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.

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.

A lovely city between the Central and Western mountain ranges, it is known as the capital of salsa music and claims to be home to the most beautiful women in the world.

Santarém is a city in central Brazil, located where the Tapajós River meets the Amazon. Its position at this confluence has made it a hub of riverine trade and cultural exchange for centuries, blending Indigenous traditions with Portuguese colonial influence.

Southwest of Hannover in western Germany, Bielefeld lies near the Teutoberg Forest, the site of the 9th century Battle of Teutoberg Forest.