Visit Batumi

The Bagrati cathedral, Gelati monastery and the Prometheus cave, in the capital of ancient Colchis.

Medieval defence towers in the high Svaneti valleys, the base for treks to Ushguli and glaciers.

The 'city of love' on a hill above the Alazani valley, inside 18th-century walls in the Kakheti wine region.

Visit Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. Explore the Narikala Fortress (ancient hilltop citadel with panoramic views over the city and Mtkvari River), stroll through the Old Town (cobblestone streets with traditional wooden balconies and sulfur bathhouses), see the Holy Trinity Cathedral (one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world, standing 101 meters tall), and sample khinkali (dumplings) and khachapuri (cheese-filled bread) at local eateries.

Visit Sukhumi, the capital of Abkhazia, a disputed region on the Black Sea coast. Explore the Botanical Garden (founded in 1840 with subtropical plants and a giant sequoia), see the Abkhazian State Museum (showcasing local history and artifacts), and stroll along the waterfront promenade with views of the sea and Soviet-era architecture.

Visit Tskhinvali, the capital of South Ossetia. Explore the city's Soviet-era architecture, see the Monument to the Victims of the Georgian-Ossetian Conflict, and visit the South Ossetian State University. Note that travel to this region may be restricted and requires careful planning due to political complexities.

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).