Visit Durban

Visit Cape Town, South Africa's coastal capital. Take the cable car up Table Mountain (flat-topped peak with panoramic city and ocean views), explore the historic Robben Island (where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned), stroll through the colorful Bo-Kaap neighborhood (known for its brightly painted houses and Cape Malay culture), and see African penguins at Boulders Beach.

Visit Johannesburg, South Africa's largest city and economic hub. Explore the Apartheid Museum (powerful exhibits on South Africa's history of racial segregation), see the Cradle of Humankind (UNESCO World Heritage site with ancient hominid fossils), visit Constitution Hill (former prison complex now home to the Constitutional Court), and take in views from the Top of Africa at the Carlton Centre (Africa's tallest building).

Visit Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa. See the Union Buildings (official seat of government with terraced gardens and statue of Nelson Mandela), explore the Voortrekker Monument (granite structure commemorating 19th-century pioneers with panoramic views), and stroll through the Pretoria National Botanical Garden (featuring indigenous plants and a cycad collection).

Sip Winelands, watch Big Five safaris, and stand atop Table Mountain of South Africa

Visit Nelson Mandela's prison during apartheid era

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).