To visit Barcelona is to embrace both the past and the future. There is much to do and see in this cosmopolitan capital of Catalonia, from medieval structures to beaches to UNESCO Heritage Sites by Antoni Gaudí and Lluís Doménech i Montaner.

The Annapurna region of central Nepal is defined by both cultural depth and extreme topography. Home to a wide range of ethnic communities, including Gurung, Thakali, and Manangi peoples, the area has long been shaped by trans-Himalayan trade routes and mountain agriculture.

Moulay Idriss sits on twin hills in northern Morocco, revered as one of the country’s most important spiritual centers.

Puerto Natales sits at the head of the Ultima Esperanza Sound in southern Chile, serving as the gateway to Patagonia’s dramatic landscapes.

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