Waterford, Ireland’s oldest city, offers a captivating mix of Viking and medieval history, with landmarks like the Waterford Treasures museums and the House of Waterford Crystal showcasing its rich heritage and craftsmanship. Beyond its history, Waterford boasts stunning coastal beauty, especially along the UNESCO-listed Copper Coast, where dramatic cliffs, hidden beaches, and charming villages invite exploration.

Ohio offers a blend of surprises that range from ancient earthworks to world-class roller coasters. In the southern part of the state, the newly designated Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks tells the story of a sophisticated Native American culture that built massive geometric mounds over 2,000 years ago. Visitors can walk among these quiet, grassy structures and learn how they were used for ceremonies, astronomy, and social gatherings long before European contact.

Pilanesberg National Park is a protected wildlife area in South Africa’s North West province, located within an ancient volcanic crater near Sun City. The park covers about 55,000 hectares and contains a varied landscape of hills, valleys, open grassland, woodland, and seasonal watercourses

Wuxi is an industrial and resort city located along the Da Yunha (Grand Canal). Settled some 3,000 years ago, it has long been known for its silk production. Today, Wuxi is still known for its silk industry, which has been revitalized since 1949, as well as for its high technology industries. It is also the center of a rich agricultural area.

Dijon is the capital of the Burgundy region in eastern France and a city renowned for its rich history, architectural beauty, and, of course, its world-famous mustard. With the city's origins dating back to Roman times, Dijon boasts an impressive array of historical sites, including the Église Notre-Dame and Palais des Ducs, one of France's most outstanding museums of fine arts.