Bulgaria is a republic in southeastern Europe. The capital and largest city is Sofiya. Bulgarian culture has been influenced successively by Byzantine, Greek, Russian, and Western cultures.
Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, is a city where time seems to have paused in the mid-20th century. Known for its remarkably preserved Italian modernist architecture, the city has earned recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Located in western Austria, Innsbruck is a charming European destination on the banks of the Inn River. A popular stop for skiing, Innsbruck is nestled within the Alps and offers a variety of cable cars to whisk you to the mountains for outdoor sports and spectacular views of the Innsbruck below.
Nestled on the southern tip of California's Baja Peninsula, there's a feeling of peace on Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Find your own private sand dune and bask in the sun. Walk along the famous Playa del Amor or explore Cabo's unique rock formations that are found in almost every cove. For a special treat, stop and watch artists create black coral jewelry.
Stonehenge, one of the world's most iconic prehistoric monuments, stands proudly on the Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England. This enigmatic stone circle, believed to have been constructed between 3000 BC and 2000 BC, has captivated archaeologists, historians, and travelers alike for centuries.
The city of Santa Cruz De Tenerife, located on the island of Tenerife, is a favorite stop for Transatlantic voyagers. Tenerife is both the largest and most populated of the seven Canary Islands and of Spain itself. As the island's main city, Santa Cruz De Tenerife is home to almost half of the island's population.
Primary landmarks include the Santa Cruz Towers and the Iglesia de la Conception. In addition, its charming old wood-balconied buildings house attractive shops full of island handicrafts and enticing duty-free goods.
As an alternative, take a tour inland through steep mountains forested in pine and laurel to snow-capped Mount Teide (the highest peak in Spain). The last part of your island tour may be by funicular and there's a stunning view at the top.