Paramaribo, Suriname’s capital, unfolds like a living storybook along the Suriname River, where wooden structures from the 17th and 18th centuries still stand today. This historic heart reveals a rare fusion of Dutch design and local craftsmanship. Visitors can stroll the Waterkant, a riverside avenue, and take in landmarks such as Fort Zeelandia, the neoclassical Reformed Church, and the lofty wooden Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul.
In Edinburgh, an ancient fortress looms, the hills are steep, and travelers delight in the hidden charms of the Old Town and New Town. Hike to find spectacular views on Arthur's Seat, shop the downhill streets of the Royal Mile, and visit Edinburgh Castle, an imposing royal fortress that defines this city's skyline.
Spain offers a wide range of experiences shaped by centuries of layered history and regional diversity. From the Moorish palaces of Andalusia to the Roman aqueduct in Segovia and the Gaudí-designed landmarks of Barcelona, each city reflects a different chapter in Spain’s past. In Granada, the Alhambra still stands as a masterpiece of Islamic architecture, with detailed carvings, hidden courtyards, and panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Portovenere, in the region of Cinque Terre, is a characteristic medieval village situated at the far west of the gulf. With its colored, narrow high houses, the Genoese Castle, the St. Pietro Church on the steep cliff, it unites history with charm.