Akureyri, often referred to as the capital of North Iceland, offers travelers a distinct experience shaped by its Arctic location and rich local culture. Nestled at the base of Eyjafjörður fjord, the town has served as a trading center since the 1600s and continues to thrive with a mix of fishing, arts, and tourism. Within a few hours’ drive, visitors can reach the geothermal fields of Hverir, the volcanic craters at Lake Mývatn, and the powerful Goðafoss waterfall.

Visitors to the state of Colima will experience mountains, volcanoes, rivers and alluring beaches. Jalisco sits to the north, and to the south lies Michoacán.

Welcome to Christchurch, a picturesque city with English heritage. Here, the new mixes with the old in enchanting ways, with edgy modern architecture and old buildings sitting side by side

A moving sight...literally. Hubbard Glacier's recent nickname "the galloping glacier" refers to its rapid movement through Disenchantment Bay in the direction of the Gulf of Alaska. This tidewater glacier is a natural wonder over 6 miles wide! Those on ships are usually able to get within about a half mile of Hubbard Glacier's face.

The snorkeling is extraordinary in the reefs of Cano Island. Cano has its roots in pre-Columbian trading and is also a former burial ground for coastal Indians.