Konya has served as a spiritual center for centuries. Every December, the Şeb‑i Arûs festival marks the passing of Rumi, the Persian mystic, and draws Sufis and visitors from around the world to witness the Sema. Whirling dervish dance is performed to the sound of ney flutes and drums. In one of the country's most hushed and vivid traditions, performers spin in unison in flowing white skirts, a scene that blends meditation with graceful motion in a way found nowhere else.

Kapama Private Game Reserve is a vast wildlife sanctuary located in South Africa’s Limpopo province, bordering the greater Kruger region. Spanning more than 13,000 hectares, the reserve plays an important role in conservation while offering visitors an immersive experience in one of Africa’s most celebrated ecosystems.

Barranquilla sits near the mouth of the Magdalena River on Columbia's Caribbean side. It is a major seaport and a center of commerce, but everyone breaks loose for four days in February for one of the liveliest carnivals outside of Rio.

Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is often called the “Pink City” for the terracotta-hued buildings that line its historic streets. Founded in 1727, it was one of India’s first planned cities, designed with wide avenues and grand public squares.

Ponte de Lima sits along the Lima River in northern Portugal and is often regarded as the country’s oldest town. Its identity centers on the medieval bridge that spans the river, parts of which date back to Roman times and still structure how the town is experienced today.