Réunion, a French overseas department in the Indian Ocean, lies east of Madagascar and combines European and Creole influences in a tropical setting. Its volcanic landscapes, lush forests, and coastal towns make it an extraordinary destination for those seeking both culture and nature.

Van Buren is a historic river city in western Arkansas, situated along the Arkansas River near the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. Its location has long connected the community with river travel, railroads, and routes through the Arkansas River Valley. Downtown Van Buren is particularly distinctive, with six blocks of restored buildings forming the Main Street National Historic District.

Chyulu Hills National Park lies in southeastern Kenya between Amboseli and Tsavo, forming a long range of volcanic hills covered by grassland, shrubland, and patches of montane forest. The hills rise from the surrounding plains and are shaped by relatively recent volcanic activity, with lava flows, cones, caves, and other geological features visible across the landscape.

Seven miles outside of historic Athens, the Greek coastal city of Piraeus lies upon the sparkling waters of the Aegean Sea and is the largest passenger port in Europe, servicing nearly 20 million passengers per year.

Paraguay is a country that moves to its own rhythm. Landlocked and often overlooked, it’s one of South America’s most culturally distinct destinations. With two official languages, Spanish and Guaraní, and a strong Indigenous heritage, Paraguay offers a travel experience shaped more by tradition than by trend. For travelers drawn to wild, open landscapes, Paraguay offers two distinct ecosystems: the lush, river-fed east and the remote, dry Chaco in the west.