Algiers, Algeria’s capital, is a city where centuries of history unfold along the shores of the Mediterranean. Known as “El Bahdja,” or “The Joyful,” Algiers blends striking buildings, seaside breezes, and layered stories. One of its most iconic landmarks is the Casbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site with maze-like alleyways, Ottoman-era palaces, and hidden terraces overlooking the bay. The Grand Post Office, with its striking facade and intricate neo-Moorish details, anchors the city’s downtown.

The Ring of Kerry, a 179-kilometer circular route in County Kerry, Ireland, offers travelers a journey through rugged coastal cliffs, remote villages, and winding mountain roads. Starting from Killarney, the route moves clockwise through towns like Kenmare, Waterville, Cahersiveen, and Glenbeigh, each offering its own slice of Irish life. Though often explored by car or tour bus, cycling the route is growing in popularity, especially during spring and early autumn when traffic is lighter.

Bar Harbor should be any traveler's Maine priority! Drink in a view of the Atlantic Ocean from the town pier, and be sure to get some lobster at one of the excellent local restaurants. Bar Harbor, a Mount Desert Island town, is also the portal to the rugged, recreational paradise Acadia National Park, where birding, whale-watching and kayaking is the order of the day. The park's Cadillac Mountain is the highest point on America's East Coast.

Canyonlands National Park, located in southeastern Utah, offers an awe-inspiring landscape of deep canyons, rugged mesas, and striking rock formations. This vast park is divided into four districts: Island in the Sky, the Needles, the Maze, and the Rivers. Each district showcases its own unique geological features and breathtaking vistas. The Island in the Sky district provides panoramic views from its high mesa, including breathtaking vistas of the Colorado and Green Rivers.

São Tomé & Príncipe, a two-island nation in the Gulf of Guinea, is one of Africa’s smallest yet most captivating destinations. Known for its unspoiled landscapes, it offers lush rainforests, volcanic peaks, and secluded beaches.