Ancona, perched on the Adriatic coast of Italy, is a vibrant port city with a rich historical tapestry and stunning seaside vistas. As the capital of the Marche region, Ancona boasts a captivating blend of ancient and modern charm. The city’s historical heart is evident in landmarks like the Roman Arch of Trajan, which stands as a testament to Ancona’s significance during Roman times.

East of Anchorage and Chugach State Park, College Fjord offers a glimpse into some of Alaska's most beautiful natural landscapes. Located in Prince William Sound, College Fjord is filled with stunning glaciers and is a popular site for Alaskan cruises.

Qatar invites discovery through both its modern ambition and traces of its desert heritage. In Doha, the Museum of Islamic Art, designed by I. M. Pei, rises over the waterfront to display centuries of calligraphy, ceramics, textiles, and metalwork. Nearby, the National Museum of Qatar presents the nation's story through exhibits and architecture shaped like the desert rose. Each space offers both insight and reflection.

Port of Spain, the capital of Trinidad and Tobago, is a city that brims with cultural energy and layered history. Set against the backdrop of the Northern Range mountains and overlooking the Gulf of Paria, it has long been a hub of trade, migration, and creativity.

About halfway down the Oregon coast, the picturesque Yaquina Head Lighthouse welcomes you to Newport, a town known for its Dungeness crab and glorious harbor under the graceful Yaquina Bay Bridge. The historic Bayfront offers a mixture of shops, galleries, canneries and restaurants that serve fresh clam chowder, shrimp, oysters, crab and salmon.