Santander, the capital of Spain’s Cantabria region, sits along the Bay of Biscay and offers travelers a mix of coastline, culture, and history shaped by centuries of maritime life. Once a bustling port for Castilian exports, Santander saw its golden age in the 19th century when Spanish royalty turned it into a summer retreat. The legacy of that era remains visible at the Palacio de la Magdalena, perched on a peninsula with views of the sea and home to royal stables, a mini zoo, and guided tours.

Mindelo, on the northern coast of São Vicente Island, is Cape Verde’s cultural pulse. Its streets are lined with colorful colonial buildings, lively squares, and historic churches that echo the city’s maritime past.

Famous for its thermal baths and spas, it is said that the town was founded by Hannibal. It was originally called Prusa after Prusias I, king of Bithynia.

Jayapura is a part of Irian Jaya and shares a landmass with Papua New Guinea and it's peoples culture is very similar to the Papuans. From snow capped mountains to jungles, from swamps to glaciers there is much to explore in this less traveled, diverse region.

The quaint village of St. Paul De Vence is situated on top of a hill overlooking the beautiful countryside. This medieval, walled town offers historic buildings, hidden alleyways, museums and many specialty shops.