Visit Tashkent

Visit Samarkand, one of Central Asia's oldest cities and a key Silk Road hub. Explore the Registan (a stunning ensemble of three madrasahs with intricate tilework), see the Gur-e-Amir mausoleum (final resting place of Timur), and wander through the Shah-i-Zinda necropolis (a street of ornate mausoleums dating back to the 11th century).

Visit Bukhara, one of Central Asia's oldest cities and a UNESCO World Heritage site in Uzbekistan. Explore the historic Ark Fortress (ancient royal town-citadel dating back to the 5th century), see the Kalyan Minaret (12th-century tower known as the 'Tower of Death' for its height and historical use), and wander through the Lyab-i Hauz complex (a 17th-century plaza centered around a pool with mulberry trees and traditional tea houses). Discover the city's rich Silk Road heritage at sites like the Samanid Mausoleum (10th-century brick masterpiece) and the bustling trading domes such as Toki Sarrofon.

The Savitsky museum, a hidden collection of banned Soviet avant-garde art in the Karakalpak desert.

Visit Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. Explore Tivoli Gardens (one of the world's oldest amusement parks with historic rides and gardens), see the Little Mermaid statue (iconic bronze sculpture inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale), wander through Nyhavn (colorful 17th-century waterfront with historic ships and cafes), and visit the Round Tower (17th-century observatory offering panoramic city views).

Visit Dublin, capital of Ireland. Explore Trinity College (home to the Book of Kells, a 9th-century illuminated manuscript), stroll through Temple Bar (historic cultural quarter with pubs and live music), see St. Patrick's Cathedral (largest church in Ireland, founded in 1191), and tour the Guinness Storehouse (seven-story experience on the history of Ireland's famous stout).

Visit Athens, the historic capital of Greece. Explore the Acropolis (ancient citadel with the Parthenon temple, built in the 5th century BC), wander through the Plaka district (old neighborhood with narrow streets and traditional tavernas), see artifacts at the National Archaeological Museum (one of the world's greatest museums of ancient Greek art), and watch the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Syntagma Square.

Visit Berlin, capital of Germany. See the Brandenburg Gate (18th-century neoclassical monument symbolizing German reunification), explore the Berlin Wall Memorial (preserved section with historical exhibits on Cold War division), visit Museum Island (UNESCO site with five museums including the Pergamon Museum with ancient artifacts), and try currywurst (iconic street food invented in post-war Berlin).

Visit Edinburgh, Scotland's historic capital. Explore Edinburgh Castle (perched on Castle Rock with the Crown Jewels and Stone of Destiny), stroll the Royal Mile (historic thoroughfare linking the castle to Holyrood Palace), see the National Museum of Scotland (showcasing Scottish history and natural world), and hike up Arthur's Seat (an ancient volcano offering panoramic city views).