Visit Nazareth

Hot springs and the Sea of Galilee, 200 metres below sea level, with Capernaum along the shore.

Visit Jerusalem, a historic city sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Explore the Old City's Western Wall (a remnant of the Second Temple), walk the Via Dolorosa (the path Jesus is believed to have taken to his crucifixion), and see the Dome of the Rock (an iconic Islamic shrine with a golden dome). Discover the Israel Museum (home to the Dead Sea Scrolls) and Mahane Yehuda Market (a bustling spot for local food and culture).

Visit Tel Aviv, Israel's vibrant coastal city. Stroll along the 14km-long Tel Aviv Promenade (Tayelet) with Mediterranean views, explore the UNESCO-listed White City (over 4,000 Bauhaus buildings), browse the Carmel Market (Shuk HaCarmel) for fresh produce and street food, and relax at Gordon Beach (popular for swimming and beach volleyball).

Visit Haifa, a coastal city in northern Israel. Explore the Baha'i Gardens (a UNESCO World Heritage site with terraced gardens and the Shrine of the Bab), stroll through the German Colony (historic Templer district with cafes and boutiques), and visit the Stella Maris Monastery (Carmelite monastery with views over the Mediterranean).

Coral reefs on the Red Sea, the Underwater Observatory and the desert of Timna, at Israel's southern tip.

A Crusader city under an Ottoman city: the Knights Halls, a Templar tunnel and hummus by the port.

The world's largest car-free old city.

Hokkaido's southern port: the night view from Mount Hakodate, red-brick warehouses and the morning fish market.