Perched on a ridge overlooking the Dudh Koshi River valley, Tengboche is home to one of the most iconic monasteries in the Himalayas. The Tengboche Monastery dominates the skyline, its whitewashed walls and golden roof visible from miles around. Surrounded by towering peaks such as Ama Dablam, Kangtega, and Thamserku, the village offers visitors sweeping panoramas and a sense of quiet reflection high in the mountains.

Amsterdam, the 17th century capital of Holland, is often called the "Venice of the North" due to its numerous, boat-navigable canals. Truly rich in history, the oldest part of this populous, multicultural city is Sloten, which dates all the way back to the 9th century.

Located on Ecuador's central coast, Manta is a port city frequented by many South American cruises. Manta is known for its delectable seafood and variety of pleasant beaches.

Mont-Saint-Michel rises from tidal flats along the Normandy coast, its abbey and village shaped by centuries of pilgrimage, defense, and isolation.

The Great Barrier Reef stretches along Australia’s northeast coast, forming the largest coral reef system on Earth and one of the planet’s most complex living ecosystems.