Takayama, located in Japan’s mountainous Gifu Prefecture, is a city where traditional culture and natural beauty are remarkably well preserved.

Welcome to Christchurch, a picturesque city with English heritage. Here, the new mixes with the old in enchanting ways, with edgy modern architecture and old buildings sitting side by side

Raglan, on New Zealand’s North Island, is a coastal town that has earned international renown for its surf culture while retaining a bohemian, community-centered spirit.

The Cook Islands, a group of 15 islands scattered across the South Pacific, offer a rare blend of Polynesian tradition and laid-back island charm. Rarotonga, the largest and most visited island, is ringed by a turquoise lagoon and backed by lush mountains. Visitors can circle the entire island in under an hour, stopping along the way for fresh coconut, beachside cafés, or a quick swim in the clear lagoon.

Explore Jasper, Alberta and gaze in awe at one of Canada’s most beautiful national parks in the Canadian Rockies. A veritable paradise for the bold traveler, Jasper National Park has no shortage of natural marvels guaranteed to take your breath away.