Fargo is the largest city in North Dakota and sits along the Red River of the North, which forms the boundary between North Dakota and Minnesota. The city is the urban center of the Red River Valley, a fertile agricultural region shaped by rich prairie soils and broad, level terrain. Downtown Fargo combines historic brick buildings with restaurants, cafés, galleries, boutiques, and public art. The Fargo-Moorhead area also includes West Fargo and neighboring Moorhead, Minnesota, creating a region

A true destination, Alyeska is Alaska's biggest ski area. At the summit sits Mt. Alyeska Roundhouse, the state's only mountaintop museum.

Eger sits in northern Hungary and is known for its well preserved Baroque center, historic castle and long tradition of wine and craft that draw visitors from across Europe. Just beyond the historic center, generations of winemakers have perfected local styles and offer tastings of local varieties. A casual afternoon here can feel like a gentle cellar crawl, with seasonal music or simple snacks adding to relaxed tastings under vine covered walkways.

Saltillo, the capital of Coahuila, blends centuries of tradition with a quiet confidence that rewards travelers looking for something different. Founded in 1577, the city’s colonial heritage is on full display in its well-preserved downtown, where the Catedral de Santiago towers above Plaza de Armas. Just steps away, the Alameda Zaragoza park offers shaded paths and fountains, providing a peaceful break between stops at nearby museums.

One of the major rivers of the Iberian Peninsula, the Douro in north-central Spain and Portugal just might be the world's most beautiful wine region. Most of the river on the Spanish side isn't navigable, so river cruises generally travel roundtrip from Porto, on the coast of the Atlantic.