The largest Pacific seaport in Guatemala, Puerto Quetzal is also the gateway to Antigua, a well-preserved colonial city.

Florence (Firenze) is a compact city, but densely packed with spectacular art and architecture everywhere you look. The city center itself is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Zacatecas, built into the slopes of a narrow ravine in north-central Mexico, is a city with a deep mining past and a striking skyline. The historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is known for its pink cantera stone buildings, narrow alleys, and impressive baroque facades. The Cathedral Basilica of Zacatecas, completed in 1752, stands as one of the most detailed examples of Mexican baroque architecture, with hundreds of carved figures covering its sandstone exterior.

Huangshan, also known as the Yellow Mountains, is one of China’s most iconic and culturally significant mountain landscapes.

Arrowtown, New Zealand, is a quaint town steeped in gold rush history, nestled along the Arrow River in the Otago region. The town’s heritage buildings, many carefully preserved from the 19th century, offer a glimpse into its past as a thriving mining settlement.