The Temple of Horus at Edfu has a massive entrance pylon covered with sunk relief carvings. This Ptolemaic temple was constructed between 237 and 57 B.C.E.

Copper River, Alaska's fourth largest river travels from the dry interior climate to the temperate rainforest along Prince William Sound.

In the walled city of Siena we stand firmly planted in the Middle Ages. Siena preserved its original character more markedly than any other city in Italy.

Nouakchott, the capital of Mauritania, is a city that blends the desert’s quiet rhythms with the daily life of a growing urban center. Its coastal setting, unique cultural traditions, and access to the desert make Nouakchott both an introduction to Mauritania and a gateway to exploring the country further.

Bolivia is a country where altitude meets attitude high in the Andes with rich traditions that stretch back thousands of years. Its capital, La Paz, sits in a bowl-shaped valley surrounded by jagged peaks, making it one of the highest cities in the world. Cable cars glide over the city’s rooftops, linking markets, museums, and neighborhoods in a way that doubles as both transport and sightseeing. From here, visitors can easily reach the Moon Valley.