Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a slice of Italian paradise nestled along the rugged Ligurian coast. This collection of five fishing villages—Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore—offers visitors a breathtaking landscape of pastel-colored homes perched on cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean.

The commercial and cultural center for the Ruhr region on the Rhine River, Duseldorff is also the site of the Felderhof Cave where Neanderthal man was found in 1856.

Known as South Africa’s “Mother City,” Cape Town is a premier tourist destination and a cosmopolitan jewel of the African continent.

Rwanda, often called the “Land of a Thousand Hills,” is a country of striking contrasts and vibrant resilience. Its capital, Kigali, is one of Africa’s cleanest and most organized cities, offering visitors a glimpse into a modern, forward-looking society. Just outside the city, the King’s Palace Museum in Nyanza showcases traditional royal architecture, complete with a replica of a royal hut and long-horned Inyambo cattle once bred for ceremonial parades.

Located off the coast of West Africa, Cape Verde is an archipelago that is sure to enchant visitors with its unique blend of African and Portuguese influences. This group of ten volcanic islands boasts dramatic landscapes, from the barren, rugged mountains of Fogo Island to the lush, green hills of Santo Antão. With its stunning landscapes, lively culture, and warm hospitality, Cape Verde offers a wide range of activities for all sorts of travelers.