Visit Chittagong

Visit Sylhet, a city in northeastern Bangladesh known for its tea gardens and natural beauty. Explore the Ratargul Swamp Forest (the only freshwater swamp forest in Bangladesh, accessible by boat), see the Jaflong area (famous for its stone collection and views of the Khasi hills), and visit the Shah Jalal Dargah (a revered Sufi shrine dating back to the 14th century). Enjoy local dishes like panta bhat (fermented rice) and shatkora curry.

Visit Dhaka, the bustling capital of Bangladesh. Explore Lalbagh Fort (a 17th-century Mughal fort with gardens and a mosque), see the National Parliament House (a modernist architectural masterpiece by Louis Kahn), browse the vibrant Sadarghat river port (one of the busiest inland river ports in the world with traditional boats), and sample street food like fuchka (spicy, tangy snack) at local markets.

Drift Sundarbans mangroves, tea hills, and river life of Bangladesh

Learn Bengali, the language of Bangladesh and West Bengal

Attend the Bishwa Ijtema, one of the largest annual Islamic gatherings in the world, held in Tongi near Dhaka, Bangladesh.

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).

Visit Bangkok, capital of Thailand. Explore the Grand Palace (home of the Emerald Buddha and intricate Thai architecture), take a boat ride along the Chao Phraya River (passing temples and local life), shop at Chatuchak Weekend Market (one of the world's largest markets with over 15,000 stalls), and sample street food like pad thai and mango sticky rice at Yaowarat (Chinatown's vibrant food scene).