Greece is a country where layers of history sit side by side with everyday life. In Athens, visitors can stand at the foot of the Acropolis and look up at the Parthenon, built more than 2,400 years ago, then walk a few blocks to modern cafes buzzing with conversation and music. The city’s neighborhoods, like Plaka and Monastiraki, offer both ancient ruins and small family-run shops selling handmade sandals and olive oil soap.

Panama City, the vibrant capital of Panama, is a city where modernity meets history in a striking blend. As you stroll through its lively streets, the futuristic skyline is crowned by the awe-inspiring Panama Canal, an engineering marvel that has shaped global trade for over a century. The canal's Miraflores Locks Visitor Center offers an up-close look at the massive ships navigating through this critical waterway, complete with panoramic views.

Located along the coast of Southern Italy, Crotone emanates a classic Italian lifestyle that appeals to tourists both foreign and domestic.

The Main River winds through the heart of Germany, offering a scenic journey through picturesque towns, rolling vineyards, and historic cities.

Farther from a continental landfall than any other group of islands on earth, the twelve Marquesas jut out of the open Pacific just south of the equator, shrouded in a constant cloud cover.