Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is one of Africa’s most vibrant and unpredictable cities. Sprawling along the banks of the Congo River, it’s the third-largest city on the continent and pulses with music, art, and personality at every turn. Across the river lies Brazzaville, making Kinshasa part of the only pair of national capitals facing each other across a single waterway.
Bastia, located on the northeastern coast of Corsica, is a city where coastal scenery and centuries of history meet at every turn. Overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, it serves as the island’s main port and a lively gateway for travelers arriving by ferry. Its old harbor, Vieux Port, is a highlight lined with tall, weathered houses in soft, faded colors, fishing boats bobbing in the water, and waterfront cafés that capture the steady rhythm of local life.
A rich experience awaits you in this wealthy, energetic and youthful Greek city. Revel in cosmopolitan pleasures: sophisticated shops and cafes, markets hidden away beyond historic city squares, and the superlative Archaeological Museum are but a few.
Chuuk, one of the four states of the Federated States of Micronesia, is best known for its vast lagoon which is one of the largest enclosed lagoons in the world. But what sets Chuuk apart is what lies beneath those calm blue waters: an entire underwater fleet of sunken warships, aircraft, and submarines left from World War II. Often called the "Ghost Fleet of Truk Lagoon," these wrecks make Chuuk a global destination for experienced divers.
Candi Dasa lies along Bali’s quieter east coast, where the village grew around a coastal lagoon once used for ritual and fishing life. Its development has remained low-key compared to southern Bali, and local temples and daily offerings reflect a rhythm shaped more by tradition than tourism.
Roatan is the largest of the eight islands known collectively as Las Islas de la Bahia (Bay Islands). Brilliant clear blue waters and palm fringed beaches are cooled by gentle trade winds. An extensive reef system offers the most spectacular diving and snorkeling in the Western hemisphere, while inland nature reserves give an up-close look at native wildlife, including monkeys, sloths, and parrots. After a day spent underwater, take time to shop and dine on local eats near the shores of French Harbor and Brick Bay.