Paramaribo, Suriname’s capital, unfolds like a living storybook along the Suriname River, where wooden structures from the 17th and 18th centuries still stand today. This historic heart reveals a rare fusion of Dutch design and local craftsmanship. Visitors can stroll the Waterkant, a riverside avenue, and take in landmarks such as Fort Zeelandia, the neoclassical Reformed Church, and the lofty wooden Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul.
Reggio Calabria, located at the tip of Italy’s toe, is a city where ancient history and natural beauty converge in spectacular fashion. One of the city's most renowned landmarks is the Bronzi di Riace, two magnificent bronze statues from the 5th century BC that were discovered off the coast of Riace in 1972.
Bastia, located on the northeastern coast of Corsica, is a city where coastal scenery and centuries of history meet at every turn. Overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, it serves as the island’s main port and a lively gateway for travelers arriving by ferry. Its old harbor, Vieux Port, is a highlight lined with tall, weathered houses in soft, faded colors, fishing boats bobbing in the water, and waterfront cafés that capture the steady rhythm of local life.
Bar Harbor should be any traveler's Maine priority! Drink in a view of the Atlantic Ocean from the town pier, and be sure to get some lobster at one of the excellent local restaurants. Bar Harbor, a Mount Desert Island town, is also the portal to the rugged, recreational paradise Acadia National Park, where birding, whale-watching and kayaking is the order of the day. The park's Cadillac Mountain is the highest point on America's East Coast.