The commercial and cultural center for the Ruhr region on the Rhine River, Duseldorff is also the site of the Felderhof Cave where Neanderthal man was found in 1856.

The "Big Easy" invites all to eat, drink and be merry, especially during Mardi Gras, its famous late-winter bacchanal.

Finland is the easternmost of the Scandinavian countries, sharing its eastern border with Russia. It is best known for cross-country skiing, folk festivals, and is a base point for trips to the Arctic Circle. Finland is a wonderful place for biking, fishing, and hiking; the unspoiled scenery is breathtaking.

One of San Cristobal Island's most popular visitor sites is Cerro Brujo, with its expansive white sand beach and a lagoon that locals once used as a salt mine but now offers excellent snorkeling opportunities. Another must-see is Kicker Rock, a fascinating rock formation that looks like a boot from one angle (hence its English name) and like a sleeping lion from another (thus its Spanish name, Roca León Dormido).

Portland, England, offers a charming blend of coastal beauty, historical intrigue, and unique geological features. Nestled on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, this picturesque island town is renowned for its stunning cliffs and quarries.