Colonia del Sacramento is where time lingers. Founded in 1680 by the Portuguese and later contested by the Spanish, the town’s past is etched into its cobblestone streets and weathered facades. The Barrio Histórico, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is compact enough to walk in an afternoon yet layered with centuries of stories. Visitors can explore remnants of the original city walls and climb the iconic lighthouse for sweeping views of the Río de la Plata.

Thanks to the implementation of a coastal highway in the 1980s and the government's subsequent infrastructure investments, Natal is now the largest city in Brazil's Rio Grande do Norte. Visitors are drawn to its beautiful beaches, white sand dunes and a diverse cultural experience. The city also lays claim to having some of the cleanest air on the continent as well as the world's largest cashew tree, the Cajueiro de Pirangi, which produces roughly 70,000 nuts annually.

St. Helena is a remote island in the South Atlantic Ocean, known for its dramatic cliffs, volcanic landscapes, and rich history. It is most famous as the place where Napoleon Bonaparte spent his final years in exile, and visitors can explore Longwood House and other historic sites that tell the story of this period.

Eger sits in northern Hungary and is known for its well preserved Baroque center, historic castle and long tradition of wine and craft that draw visitors from across Europe. Just beyond the historic center, generations of winemakers have perfected local styles and offer tastings of local varieties. A casual afternoon here can feel like a gentle cellar crawl, with seasonal music or simple snacks adding to relaxed tastings under vine covered walkways.

About halfway down the Oregon coast, the picturesque Yaquina Head Lighthouse welcomes you to Newport, a town known for its Dungeness crab and glorious harbor under the graceful Yaquina Bay Bridge. The historic Bayfront offers a mixture of shops, galleries, canneries and restaurants that serve fresh clam chowder, shrimp, oysters, crab and salmon.