Visit Bulawayo

Stone city of a medieval empire, UNESCO-listed.

Visit Victoria Falls, one of the world's largest waterfalls on the Zambezi River between Zambia and Zimbabwe. See the Main Falls (over 100m high with a 1.7km wide curtain of water), walk through the rainforest (created by spray), and take a helicopter flight for aerial views. Spot wildlife like elephants and hippos in nearby Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park.

Visit Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe. Explore the National Gallery of Zimbabwe (showcasing contemporary African art and Shona stone sculptures), stroll through the Harare Gardens (a central park with botanical displays and a giant chessboard), and browse the Mbare Musika market (a bustling hub for fresh produce, crafts, and local culture).

A city built on water with no cars — gondolas, Byzantine mosaics, and getting happily lost in the back canals

Visit Krakow, the historic former capital of Poland, known for its medieval Old Town, Wawel Castle, and vibrant cultural scene.

The Renaissance in one walkable city: Michelangelo's David, Brunelleschi's dome, and the Uffizi

Acclimatize in Cusco, the Inca capital where colonial churches stand on six-hundred-year-old stone foundations

A walled medieval upper town above modern Bergamo — Venetian ramparts, funiculars and Lombard charm