Évora, in Portugal’s Alentejo region, feels like stepping into a story that spans more than two thousand years. Its Historic Centre was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site for good reason with its ancient walls, homes with wrought-iron balconies, and narrow streets quietly preserve traces of Roman, Moorish, and medieval life. Beyond architecture and monuments, Évora reveals lesser-known treasures that reward exploration.

Antigua and Barbuda are located in the middle of the Leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean. Antigua, the largest of the British Leeward Islands, is about 14 miles long and 11 miles wide, encompassing 108 square miles. Barbuda, a flat coral island with an area of only 68 square miles, lies approximately 30 miles to the north. The population is approximately 68,000 and its capital is St. John's on Antigua.

Wander through red gorges, swim in clear rock pools, and stand beneath spectacular waterfalls. It is an awe-inspiring journey into the rugged heart of the outback.

Djanet is a small oasis town in southeastern Algeria, situated in the Tassili n’Ajjer region near the border with Libya. It is surrounded by a vast desert landscape of sandstone plateaus, rocky valleys, and palm-filled oases. The town serves as an important gateway to the Tassili n’Ajjer, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its unusual rock formations and extensive collection of prehistoric rock art.

Ol Pejeta Conservancy lies in Kenya’s Laikipia region near Nanyuki, overlooking Mount Kenya and the Aberdare ranges. Covering about 90,000 acres, it combines wildlife conservation, cattle ranching, tourism, and community development within one managed landscape. The conservancy is particularly known for its work protecting rhinos and other threatened species. Its open grasslands, wooded areas, and river habitats support elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, and many other animals.