Visit Vagharshapat

Visit Gyumri, Armenia's second-largest city known for its historic architecture and cultural heritage. Explore the Black Fortress (a 19th-century Russian military structure with panoramic views), see the Dzitoghtsyan Museum of Social Life and National Architecture (showcasing traditional Armenian homes and artifacts), and stroll through Vardanants Square (the central square with the Cathedral of the Holy Mother of God and Soviet-era buildings).

Visit Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. Explore the Cascade Complex (a giant stairway with contemporary art installations and city views), see ancient manuscripts at the Matenadaran (repository of medieval Armenian texts), and visit the Genocide Memorial (Tsitsernakaberd, commemorating the Armenian Genocide with an eternal flame).

Explore ancient monasteries, volcanic highlands, and generous wine culture of Armenia

Visit Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands. Cruise the UNESCO-listed canal ring (17th-century waterways with over 1,500 bridges), see masterpieces by Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum, explore the Anne Frank House (historic hiding place during WWII), and wander the Jordaan district (picturesque streets with cafes and boutiques).

Visit Barcelona, capital of Catalonia in Spain. See the Sagrada Familia (Antoni Gaudí's unfinished basilica with intricate facades and towering spires), stroll down La Rambla (tree-lined pedestrian street with street performers and La Boqueria market), explore Park Güel (Gaudí's whimsical public park with mosaic-covered structures and city views), and admire the Gothic Quarter (medieval streets with the Barcelona Cathedral and Roman ruins).

Visit Bangkok, capital of Thailand. Explore the Grand Palace (home of the Emerald Buddha and intricate Thai architecture), take a boat ride along the Chao Phraya River (passing temples and local life), shop at Chatuchak Weekend Market (one of the world's largest markets with over 15,000 stalls), and sample street food like pad thai and mango sticky rice at Yaowarat (Chinatown's vibrant food scene).

Visit Bali, Indonesia's famous island known for its vibrant culture and natural beauty. Explore the Uluwatu Temple (a sea cliff temple with traditional Kecak dance performances at sunset), see the Tegallalang Rice Terraces (stunning UNESCO-listed stepped rice paddies), relax at Kuta Beach (popular for surfing and sunsets), and visit the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary in Ubud (home to hundreds of long-tailed macaques and ancient temples).

Visit Antwerp, a historic port city in Belgium. Explore the Cathedral of Our Lady (home to four Rubens masterpieces and a 123-meter Gothic spire), stroll through the Grote Markt (Renaissance town hall and guildhalls), see the MAS Museum (riverfront building with panoramic views and maritime collections), and try local dishes like stoofvlees (beef stew) and Antwerpse handjes (almond cookies).