Visit Zanzibar

Visit Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's largest city and former capital. Explore the National Museum (housing fossils of early humans and ethnographic collections), stroll through the Kariakoo Market (a bustling hub for spices, fabrics, and local goods), relax at Coco Beach (a popular sandy stretch with views of the Indian Ocean), and see the Askari Monument (a bronze statue commemorating African soldiers in World War I).

The safari capital under Mount Meru, where the Serengeti and Ngorongoro trips begin.

Coffee farms at the foot of Kilimanjaro, the town every climb starts and ends in.

Tanzania's official capital since 1974, in the middle of the country and the middle of its wine region; parliament sits here, the embassies stayed in Dar es Salaam.

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).