Fox Glacier, on New Zealand’s South Island, is one of the country’s most remarkable natural wonders, where icy landscapes meet lush rainforest. Named after Sir William Fox, a 19th-century Prime Minister of New Zealand, the glacier stretches from the high peaks of the Southern Alps down into temperate rainforest.

Vilnius, the charming capital of Lithuania, is a city where historical grandeur meets vibrant modernity. The heart of Vilnius is its UNESCO-listed Old Town, one of the largest and most well-preserved medieval city centers in Europe. Wander through its cobblestone streets and admire the stunning Baroque architecture.

The Gambia is a small West African country known for its rich culture, scenic river landscapes, and warm, welcoming communities. The country is centered around the Gambia River, which flows through the nation and supports agriculture, fishing, and river-based tourism.

Verona is situated at a bend of the Adige River in northern Italy. It is hard to imagine that antique arts, monuments that date back to Roman times, and the shadows of the world's most famous tragic lovers can add up to a smiling, buzzing city. Yet they do, thanks perhaps to Verona's talent for melding her past and her present, her ancient and new so gracefully that everything blends in easy harmony.

Khasab stands at the edge of Oman’s Musandam Peninsula, where rocky inlets carve into the land like desert fjords and earning it the nickname "Norway of Arabia." A short dhow ride uncovers soaring cliffs and narrow waterways, often mirrored by pods of dolphins gliding beside the wooden vessel. These traditional dhows, used for centuries by traders, now carry visitors into those coastal arms for snorkeling, swimming, and quiet reflection.