Oranjestad, Aruba’s colorful capital, blends Dutch colonial charm with the island’s easygoing Caribbean character. The city’s pastel-painted buildings, adorned with gables and decorative facades, recall its Dutch heritage while housing modern boutiques, cafés, and museums.

A popular cruise line port, Portoferraio is a spectacular spot on the Italian coast and principal town of Elba Island.

Pokhara, nestled in central Nepal, sits at the base of the Annapurna mountain range and has long served as both a rest stop for trekkers and a destination in its own right. What sets Pokhara apart is the rare opportunity to see 8,000-meter peaks like Machapuchare (Fishtail) and Annapurna I reflected in the calm waters of Phewa Lake. Early mornings are often the clearest, with boat rides offering peaceful views of snow-capped peaks mirrored in the lake.

Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park, in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, is one of the country’s oldest protected areas and holds deep historical importance in conservation.

The Temple of Horus at Edfu has a massive entrance pylon covered with sunk relief carvings. This Ptolemaic temple was constructed between 237 and 57 B.C.E.