Red Sea beaches, world-class snorkeling and spectacular desert environments are all reasons to visit the port city of Aqaba, Jordan. Take a quick walk from the city's lovely waterfront promenade and behold its Old Town, which features the 14th century Mamluk Fort and the Aqaba Archaeological Museum.

Whitehorse, the capital of Canada’s Yukon Territory, sits along the Yukon River and serves as the cultural, economic, and transportation heart of the North. Its history is closely tied to the Klondike Gold Rush of the late 1890s, when prospectors passed through the area on their way to Dawson City.

Galle, a coastal city in southern Sri Lanka, is a place where history and the sea are inseparably linked. Once a vital port on the spice trade routes, Galle reached its peak under Dutch colonial rule in the 17th century, when the massive Galle Fort was built.

Located in the vibrant blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea, Ajaccio is the capital of the island of Corsica and a popular resort destination. A port city often frequented by cruise ships and yachts,

Grand Junction, located on Colorado’s Western Slope, is a destination where desert canyons meet fertile vineyards and rugged plateaus overlook winding rivers. The town sits at the junction of the Colorado and Gunnison Rivers, which historically made it a vital meeting point for Native American tribes, trappers, and settlers. Today, visitors come for its striking landscapes, laid-back pace, and a growing food and wine scene that's putting this region on the map for more than just its scenery.