Collioure, just before the Spanish border, aims its charms at its own people. It's the ideal small town-without-the-glitz antidote to condo city Riviera. Like an ice cream shop, Collioure offers 31 flavors of pastel houses and six petite scooped-out beach-sprinkled lightly with beachgoers.

Home to a number of Hindu and Buddhist temples, beautiful botanical gardens, and ancient palaces, Kathmandu is the perfect place to immerse yourself in Nepali culture, history, and religion.

Des Moines, Iowa’s capital city, offers a refreshing take on Midwest travel with a blend of creativity, history, and community pride. Its downtown skyline is anchored by the gold-domed Iowa State Capitol, which offers free guided tours and a striking view from its hilltop perch. Just across the river, the East Village mixes old brick storefronts with indie shops, coffee houses, and vibrant murals. It's where old meets new, a theme that runs throughout the city’s evolving identity.

South Luangwa National Park in eastern Zambia is one of Africa’s most treasured wildlife areas, lying along the lush bends of the Luangwa River. Designated as a protected area in the 1970s, it stands out for its consistently high wildlife densities and landscapes that shift with the seasons. Dry grasslands, shaded woodlands, and green floodplains all unfold beneath wide skies, shaping the canvas for memorable animal sightings.

An island off the northeast coast of Australia, south of Whitsunday Island, and part of the Cumberland Island Group.