From the Caribbean Sea on one side to the Pacific Ocean on the other, Central America is home to lush rainforests, volcanic peaks, and vibrant coastal towns.

Potsdam, the capital of Germany’s Brandenburg state, lies just southwest of Berlin and is best known for its grand palaces, landscaped gardens, and role as a seat of Prussian royalty.

Semarang City is the capital of Central Java province in Indonesia, at the mouth of the Semarang River. An important port, it is one of Java's major commercial centers.

Winnipeg, the capital of Manitoba, sits at the meeting point of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers. The city’s cultural landscape is broad and bold, Winnipeg being home to the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, one of the oldest ballet companies in North America, and the Winnipeg Art Gallery, which houses the world’s largest public collection of contemporary Inuit art.

The Sacred Valley, located in the Andes and divided by Urubamba River, was part of the larger Inca Empire, along with Machu Picchu and the closeby town of Cusco. Tourists will see green agricultural landscapes and Spanish hamlets like Ollantaytambo and Pisac, the latter featuring a Sunday market.