Trinidad and Tobago is a nation of contrasts, where vibrant cultural traditions meet diverse natural landscapes. Together, the two islands balance energy and relaxation, heritage and nature.
Oxford is best known for its world-famous university, but the city offers much more than historic college halls and ivory towers. Its skyline, shaped by spires and domes, hints at centuries of intellectual life. The University of Oxford dates back to at least the 12th century and includes iconic buildings like the Bodleian Library, one of the oldest libraries in Europe, and the Radcliffe Camera, a circular reading room that looks more like a cathedral than a place for quiet study.
Kamloops, located in the interior of British Columbia, sits at the meeting point of the North and South Thompson Rivers. The name comes from the Secwépemc word “Tk’emlúps,” meaning "where the rivers meet," and the area has been a gathering place for Indigenous communities for thousands of years. Today, visitors can explore this rich cultural heritage at the Secwépemc Museum and Heritage Park, where trails lead through archaeological sites and reconstructed pit houses.
Doha presents a journey where heritage and modern design intersect gracefully. The Museum of Islamic Art, designed by I. M. Pei, rises from the Corniche and houses ceramics, textiles, manuscripts, and metalwork spanning fourteen centuries. Nearby, the National Museum of Qatar, shaped like a desert rose, narrates the country's story through immersive exhibits and architecture by Jean Nouvel. These institutions offer perspectives on both art and national identity.
Colima is the capital of the Mexican state of Colima, about 50 miles east of Manzanillo. It is a popular side trip for vacationers who choose to visit this part of Mexico. The landscape of Colima is dominated by the Nevado de Colima, a snow-capped volcano that is still active and last erupted in 1941. Sugar refining, cigar and shoe production, and agriculture trade are the mainstays of Colima's economy.
Visitors to the state of Colima will experience mountains, volcanoes, rivers and alluring beaches. Jalisco sits to the north, and to the south lies Michoacán. It boasts an enviable average temperature of 77 °F.