Algeria, the largest country in Africa, offers a travel experience that’s both surprising and unforgettable. From the Mediterranean coastline to the vast expanse of the Sahara Desert, the country is full of contrast and color. In Algiers, visitors can wander the narrow lanes of the Casbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site filled with Ottoman palaces, secret stairways, and local life echoing centuries of history.

Located in the south of Tanzania, the Selous Game Reserve is one of the largest. Thanks to the undisturbed wilderness and diverse wildlife, it was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1982.

The car-less village of Murren is surrounded by the mountain peaks of Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau, all soaring over 13,000 feet.

Ghandruk is a mountain village in Nepal’s Annapurna region, located on terraced hillsides overlooking the Modi Khola Valley. The village is widely recognized for its stone houses, slate roofs, and panoramic views of peaks.

Grand Rapids sits along the Grand River in western Michigan, shaped by industry, reform, and a strong civic culture.