Seen from the train, Durham presents a magnificent sight, with cathedral and castle perched atop a bluff enclosed by a loop of the River Wera, and linked to the suburbs by a series of sturdy bridges.

Whether exploring ancient ruins or strolling through its modern city center, visitors will find plenty to discover in Nijmegen, the oldest city in the Netherlands.

Takayama, located in Japan’s mountainous Gifu Prefecture, is a city where traditional culture and natural beauty are remarkably well preserved.

Gorée is a small island off the coast of Dakar, known for its preserved architecture and its central place in Senegal’s history of the Atlantic slave trade. Its narrow streets, pastel-colored buildings, courtyards, and waterfront create a compact historic landscape that contrasts with the modern capital across the water. The island is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is regarded as an important place of memory for the African diaspora.

Barranquilla sits near the mouth of the Magdalena River on Columbia's Caribbean side. It is a major seaport and a center of commerce, but everyone breaks loose for four days in February for one of the liveliest carnivals outside of Rio.