Guam, a vibrant island territory in the Western Pacific, offers travelers more than just sandy beaches and turquoise water. As the largest island in Micronesia, Guam has a dynamic past that’s shaped its present. Evidence of ancient Chamorro settlements can be found at sites like Latte Stone Park, where limestone pillars dating back over a thousand years stand tall.

Koloa sits on Kauai’s south shore and holds a special place in Hawaiian history as the site of the islands’ first successful sugar plantation.

North Seymour Island, located just north of Baltra in Ecuador’s Galápagos archipelago, is a compact but biologically rich destination known for its wildlife encounters. Though small in size, this flat, arid island punches far above its weight when it comes to natural spectacle, offering a rare chance to observe iconic species in a remarkably close setting.

Kona started as King Kamehameha I's government seat, and is now a popular tourist destination with key landmarks like Hulihee Palace, as well as coffee farms, shopping and dining.

Matobo National Park sits in the rolling hills of southern Zimbabwe stands as one of the country’s most remarkable landscapes. Its granite domes, balancing rocks and wooded valleys have formed over more than two billion years, creating a setting that feels both ancient and alive. As a UNESCO World Heritage cultural site, the park preserves a landscape that has shaped human life here for millennia, drawing travelers to explore its unusual terrain and storied past.