Bucharest: "The Little Paris of the East" ● The "Painted Monasteries" of Bucovina ● The spectacular Tihuta Pass over the Eastern Carpathians ● Bran Castle, mythical home of Dracula ● Huge German-Renaissance castles

The Old Quarter of ancient Plovdiv ● Famous Valley of the Roses ● Breathtaking views from Tsarevets Citadel ● Unsurpassed frescoes of Rila Monastery ● Sofia: City tour

'Imperial cities' of Meknes & Fes ● Exploring lively medinas ● Volubilis, Morocco's only Roman site ● Sahara dunes at Merzouga ● Dramatic Todra Gorge

Port Wine region, the Douro Valley ● Lisbon: Colonial elegance ● Celtic and Roman sites ● Arab, Jewish, Christian, Roman, Visigothic legacies

Vibrant Taipei, Historical Tainan, lovely Sun Moon Lake

Lima's flower-draped colonial balconies ● traditional Andean villages beneath Salkantay's dramatic peak ● the legendary Lost City of Machu Picchu ● Cuzco's ancient capital with massive Inca stonework ● the fortress of Sacsayhuaman and its architectural marvels ● intimate cultural encounters with local communities

Exploring the canals of Tortuguero ● Soaking in Baldi Hotsprings ● Monteverde Cloud forest walk ● Arenal Volcano ● Hummingbirds, sloths & butterflies!

Jerash, huge Roman site ● Famous mosaics of Madaba ● Two full days at ancient 'Rose Red City' of Petra ● Crusader Castles ● Relaxing at Dead Sea resort

Explore the enchanting city of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage site ● wander through ancient temples adorned with intricate mosaics ● hike through lush rainforests on the Bolaven Plateau ● witness the awe-inspiring Khone Phapheng Falls, Southeast Asia's largest waterfall ● visit the magnificent Pha That Luang stupa in Vientiane ● immerse yourself in Laotian culture and history on this unforgettable journey.