Visit old town Nicosia

Visit Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus and the world's last divided capital city. Explore the Venetian Walls (16th-century fortifications surrounding the old town), see the Selimiye Mosque (originally a Gothic cathedral converted after Ottoman conquest), and walk along the Green Line (UN buffer zone splitting the city into Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot sides).

Visit Larnaca, a coastal city in Cyprus. Explore the Church of Saint Lazarus (a 9th-century Byzantine church housing the reputed tomb of Lazarus), stroll along Finikoudes Beach (a palm-lined promenade with cafes and views of the Mediterranean), and see the Hala Sultan Tekke (an important Islamic shrine on the banks of the Salt Lake, known for its historical significance).

Visit Limassol, a coastal city in Cyprus. Explore the Limassol Castle (medieval fortress where Richard the Lionheart is said to have married), stroll along the Molos Promenade (palm-lined waterfront with sculptures and sea views), and visit the Kourion archaeological site (ancient Greco-Roman ruins with a well-preserved amphitheatre overlooking the Mediterranean).

Roman mosaics, the Tombs of the Kings and the rock where Aphrodite came ashore.

Nissi beach and the sea caves by day, the clubbing capital of the eastern Mediterranean by night.

Visit Zalipie, a village in southern Poland known as the 'Painted Village' for its tradition of decorating houses with colorful floral motifs. See the House of the Women Painters (Dom Malarek), a museum showcasing the art and history of the custom, admire the painted church of St. Joseph, and explore the annual Painted Cottage Competition held in June, where residents compete for the most beautiful decorations.

The "Florence of the South" — honey-coloured Baroque churches carved from soft Lecce stone

Visit New York City, the most populous city in the United States. See the Statue of Liberty (iconic symbol of freedom, gifted by France in 1886), walk through Central Park (843-acre urban park with lakes, trails, and the Bethesda Terrace), explore Times Square (bustling commercial hub known for its bright billboards and Broadway theaters), and visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art (one of the world's largest art museums with over 2 million works).