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.

Micronesia, officially the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), is made up of more than 600 islands scattered across the western Pacific Ocean. Each of its four states (Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae) offers travelers something distinctly different. Ancient stone ruins, sapphire lagoons, volcanic peaks, and remote island communities all tell a story of resilience, connection, and seafaring heritage.

Lake Ohrid, a natural tectonic lake in the south-west corner of Macedonia, is the oldest lake in Europe and one of the oldest lakes in the world. Formed tectonically between four and ten million years ago, the lake is situated in limestone bedrock. Nestled amid mountains at an altitude of 2290 feet, the lake offers striking vistas of the surrounding beach and hills.

One of the few fully walled cities from Roman times, this city is located south of Liverpool. Interesting shops in the town center are on the second level.

Uxmal, located about 80 kilometers south of Mérida in the Puuc region of Yucatán, is one of the most architecturally refined ancient Maya cities. Unlike other major Maya sites built with steep pyramids and narrow passageways, Uxmal is known for its smooth limestone structures, wide plazas, and intricate stone mosaics. One unique experience available to visitors is the nightly light and sound show, which uses colored projections to highlight carvings and narrate local legends and Maya cosmology.