Lugano, tucked into Switzerland’s Italian-speaking Ticino region, blends Mediterranean flair with Alpine elegance. The city sits on the northern shore of Lake Lugano, its pastel-colored villas and palm-lined promenades framed by surrounding mountains such as Monte Brè and Monte San Salvatore.

Togo, a narrow country in West Africa, stretches from the Gulf of Guinea in the south to savanna landscapes in the north. Its diverse cultures and languages, combined with vibrant music and dance traditions, create a lively and colorful atmosphere throughout the country.

Raglan, on New Zealand’s North Island, is a coastal town that has earned international renown for its surf culture while retaining a bohemian, community-centered spirit.

Tucked between Jordan's sandstone cliffs in the southwestern desert, Petra was carved directly into rose-colored rock more than 2,000 years ago. Visitors approaching through the narrow gorge known as the Siq are rewarded with their first glimpse of Al-Khazneh, the Treasury, a towering facade that seems to appear from another world.

A popular cruise line port, Portoferraio is a spectacular spot on the Italian coast and principal town of Elba Island.