Visit Saint-Louis

Poignant slave-trade island, UNESCO-listed.

A whole town of trulli — conical drystone houses found nowhere else, white and strange in the Puglian sun

The torch-bearing symbol of New York.

Climb 251 spiralling steps up the world's most famous architectural mistake — tilting since 1173

Explore the ancient temple complex of Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world, located in Cambodia

Visit Dakar, the vibrant capital of Senegal on the Cape Verde Peninsula. Explore the African Renaissance Monument (a 49-meter bronze statue symbolizing Africa's rebirth), wander through the colorful markets of Sandaga (known for textiles and crafts), and visit the House of Slaves on Gorée Island (a UNESCO World Heritage site memorializing the transatlantic slave trade). Enjoy local dishes like thieboudienne (Senegal's national fish and rice dish) at a seaside restaurant.

Visit Penang, a Malaysian island state known for its historic George Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site with colonial architecture and street art), Penang Hill (funicular railway with panoramic views), Kek Lok Si Temple (one of Southeast Asia's largest Buddhist temples), and local food like char kway teow (stir-fried rice noodles) and asam laksa (spicy fish noodle soup).

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.