There's a wealth of things to do and see in Romania with an intensive range of activities and places to visit. You can ski at traditional or purpose-built mountain resorts or laze in the hot sun on the Black Sea beaches comparable to those on the Mediterranean.

Belarus is an independent republic in Eastern Europe. Minsk is the capital and largest city. The climate is generally temperate and humid, with colder, continental conditions in the east.

Portugal offers a layered experience shaped by maritime history, deep-rooted traditions, and a coastline that stretches for nearly 1,800 kilometers. In Lisbon, the streets of Alfama wind uphill toward São Jorge Castle, where views of red-tiled rooftops and the Tagus River reveal how the city was rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake. Trams still clatter through narrow streets, and fado music, often performed in candlelit taverns, tells stories of longing and the sea.

The Old Canary Country is the island with the longest coast line, offering wide plains, gentle valleys, and huge beaches. Some of its beaches compare with the best in the world.

Cres is a large Adriatic island off Croatia’s northern coast, shaped by a long history of seafaring, pastoral life, and quiet isolation.