About halfway down the Oregon coast, the picturesque Yaquina Head Lighthouse welcomes you to Newport, a town known for its Dungeness crab and glorious harbor under the graceful Yaquina Bay Bridge. The historic Bayfront offers a mixture of shops, galleries, canneries and restaurants that serve fresh clam chowder, shrimp, oysters, crab and salmon.

One of Cape Verde’s most vibrant islands, Sao Vicente is full of beautiful coastal scenery. It is also a gateway to other islands in the Cape Verde archipelago.

Santa Cruz de La Palma is the capital of the island of La Palma, one of the seven Canary Islands. Although often forgotten in favor of the similarly named Santa Cruz de Tenerife, it is a compact and colorful colonial town well worth a visit. Swimming, paragliding, and hiking and some of the most popular daytime activities, while stargazing is a favorite pastime after the sun goes down.

Situated on Phewa Lake, Pokhara is the entryway to a popular Himalayan trail called the Annapurna Circuit. A city for adventurers, Pokhara's highlights include Devi's Falls, the International Mountain Museum, Mahendra Cave, and the World Peace Pagoda.

Uganda, known as the "Pearl of Africa," is a treasure trove of natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. This East African gem is home to some of the world’s most iconic wildlife and diverse landscapes, making it a haven for adventure seekers and nature lovers. From the mist-shrouded Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, where visitors can embark on unforgettable gorilla trekking expeditions, to the vast savannahs of Queen Elizabeth National Park, brimming with wildlife including lions, elephants, and hi