Riyadh blends stories from centuries with modern splendor. At its core stands Al Masmak Fortress, built of clay and mud-brick in the 19th century. It was the site that set the stage for the unification of Saudi Arabia. Today, it’s a museum that preserves weapons, historical displays, and accounts of that pivotal moment. Adjacent to the fortress, the Souq Al-Zal offers spices, traditional jewelry, and handmade crafts, connecting visitors to the city’s past through its alleyways.

Serengeti, Tanzania, is a jewel of the African continent, renowned for its spectacular wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. This iconic destination is synonymous with the Great Migration, one of nature’s most awe-inspiring events. Each year, millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles traverse the Serengeti’s vast plains in search of fresh grazing grounds, creating a dramatic and unforgettable spectacle.

Narvik’s most striking features is its natural setting. The town sits between steep fjords and rugged mountains, making it one of the few places in Norway where visitors can ski with ocean views. Narvikfjellet, the local mountain resort, operates in both winter and summer. During the colder months, it's popular for alpine skiing and northern lights viewing; in summer, the gondola runs for hikers and photographers eager to take in views of the Ofotfjord from the summit.

Margarita Island, known locally as Isla de Margarita, sits just off Venezuela’s northeastern coast in the warm Caribbean Sea. The island's famous beaches span from quiet coves to wide-open shorelines. Playa El Agua stretches for over two miles with swaying palms and lively beachfront restaurants serving fresh snapper, tostones, and cold Polar beer. For those seeking less crowded sands, Playa Zaragoza offers calm waters and a glimpse of everyday coastal life.

Alberobello in southern Italy’s Puglia region captures the imagination with its distinctive trulli houses. These structures were built using a dry-stone technique passed down over centuries, without mortar or cement, and their unique form comes from layer upon layer of limestone nestled from nearby fields. Alberobello’s trulli are so remarkable that in 1996 the historic center was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where more than 1,600 of these buildings still stand.