The "Big Easy" invites all to eat, drink and be merry, especially during Mardi Gras, its famous late-winter bacchanal.

Gleaming temples, traffic jams and bustling commerce are all part of Yangon (previously Rangoon), Myanmar's biggest city. Eat at exciting new restaurants, shop at open-air markets and gaze upon the gilded Shwedagon Pagoda. Visitors should also hop on the Yangon Circular Train, where hidden places are revealed, and guides further educate passengers about Yangon's local life and culture.

Nestled in the northeastern corner of France, Alsace is a region that enchants with its picturesque villages, half-timbered houses, and vibrant blend of French and German cultures. Renowned for its scenic vineyards, Alsace's Route des Vins (Wine Route) stretches over 170 kilometers, winding through charming medieval towns like Riquewihr, Colmar, and Eguisheim.

Denmark is almost completely surrounded by water: the North Sea to the west and the Baltic Sea to the east. It is a quaint and friendly country whose residents take great pride in their Danish culture.

The city of Oporto is situated on the right bank of the River Douro, being the second largest city of the country. Oporto is the regional capital of the northern area.