Osaka is a city that thrives on contrasts with centuries-old castles sit just blocks from neon-lit arcades and high-speed trains. Once known as “Japan’s kitchen” during the Edo period, Osaka played a key role in rice trading and food distribution across the country. Today, visitors can walk the grounds of Osaka Castle, originally built in the 16th century by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and take in panoramic city views from the top floor of its museum.

Set along the Seine, Caudebec-en-Caux is notable for its dramatic Notre-Dame church and Maison des Templier (The Templars' House).

Timbered homes and winemaking are some of the defining characteristics of Bernkastel-Kues.

Samana sits on a peninsula along the northeastern coast of the Dominican Republic, shaped by seafaring history and a strong Afro-Caribbean cultural presence.

Honningsvag is a town on the north coast of Norway and the gateway to Nordkapp, or North Cape, which marks the northernmost point in Europe. This remote Norwegian destination is a popular stop for cruises to Northern Europe and the Arctic.