Bikini Atoll, a remote ring of islands in the Marshall Islands, is one of the most sought-after wreck diving locations in the world. These underwater sites are preserved in a time capsule-like state, providing a rare look at history submerged in a silent world of coral and marine life.

Sapa sits high in Vietnam’s northwest mountains, shaped by French colonial planning and long-standing settlement by Hmong, Dao, and other ethnic communities.

The largest Pacific seaport in Guatemala, Puerto Quetzal is also the gateway to Antigua, a well-preserved colonial city.

Montréal is a city shaped by layers of French and British history, with modern flair built into every corner. Founded in 1642 as Ville-Marie, it’s one of the oldest cities in North America. Visitors walking through Old Montréal will find cobblestone streets, 18th-century buildings, and landmarks like the Notre-Dame Basilica, known for its deep blue interior and grand organ with over 7,000 pipes.

Mindelo, on the northern coast of São Vicente Island, is Cape Verde’s cultural pulse. Its streets are lined with colorful colonial buildings, lively squares, and historic churches that echo the city’s maritime past.