Eritrea, located along the Red Sea in the Horn of Africa, offers a fascinating blend of history, diverse landscapes, and rich cultural traditions.

Siesta Key is a barrier island off Sarasota on Florida’s Gulf Coast, known for its broad beaches and unusually fine quartz-crystal sand. Siesta Beach is the island’s best-known public beach, with a wide shoreline, shallow Gulf waters and facilities that include concessions, parking and beach access. The island is more than a beach destination, with Siesta Key Village providing a compact center of restaurants, shops and casual entertainment.

Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands, offers a unique blend of Scandinavian charm and rugged natural beauty. Nestled between dramatic fjords and windswept landscapes, Tórshavn is one of the smallest and most picturesque capitals in the world. Visitors can start their exploration in the historic Tinganes area, the cradle of Faroese civilization.

Saint-Pierre is a historic coastal town in northern Martinique, set between the Caribbean Sea and the slopes of Mount Pelée. Once the island’s principal port and commercial centre, the town was destroyed by the volcano’s eruption and later rebuilt around surviving ruins and archaeological remains. Today, Saint-Pierre is recognized as a Town of Art and History, with a landscape that combines the sea, volcanic mountain, historic streets, and remnants of the former city.

An exotic world, shimmering in lacquer light, lies just beyond the harbor. This Haiphong, gateway to the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi. Have a cyclo take you to town in the morning, just as markets come alive. You can also see the Du Hang Pagoda, a fine example of the country's traditional architecture, and the Hang Kenh House, famed for its intricate wood carvings.