Mali, located in West Africa, is a country with deep cultural roots and a history that stretches back to some of the most powerful empires in Africa.

Kirkenes sits at the far northeastern edge of Norway, just a few kilometers from the Russian border and not far from Finland. This Arctic town offers travelers a perspective they won’t find anywhere else in the country. With street signs in both Norwegian and Russian, and a local history shaped by war, trade, and shifting borders, Kirkenes has long stood at the crossroads of cultures.

Atlantic City, New Jersey is more than bright casinos and lively boardwalk, it’s a coastal city with stories stretching back over 150 years. Once a fashionable 19th-century resort town, Atlantic City introduced the first boardwalk in the United States in 1870. Today, it remains the city’s centerpiece, stretching over 5 miles along the beach, lined with shops, arcades, and a mix of vintage charm and modern attractions.

Just 30 kilometers from Asunción, Areguá welcomes visitors with cobbled streets, colonial facades, and a creative energy that has earned it the title of Paraguay’s “City of Arts.” Known for its thriving artist community and traditional crafts, Areguá is perched on the edge of Lake Ypacaraí and framed by rolling hills and red clay cliffs. Whether you're arriving for the annual strawberry fair or simply passing through on a weekend escape, Areguá invites slow walks, open studios, and conversation.

Located northwest of Cairo on the Mediterranean coast, Alexandria is one of Egypt's most spectacular cities and an important historical, industrial, and economic center for the country.