Visit Islamabad

Visit Lahore, the cultural heart of Pakistan. Explore the Lahore Fort (a UNESCO World Heritage Site with Mughal-era palaces and gardens), see the Badshahi Mosque (one of the largest mosques in the world, built in the 17th century), stroll through the Walled City (historic old town with bustling bazaars like Anarkali), and sample local dishes like nihari and halwa puri at Food Street.

Visit Karachi, Pakistan's largest city and economic hub. Explore the historic Quaid-e-Azam's Mausoleum (white marble tomb of Pakistan's founder), wander through the bustling Empress Market (Victorian-era market with diverse food and goods), and relax at Clifton Beach (popular seaside promenade with camel rides and food stalls).

The Qissa Khwani storytellers bazaar, Gandhara art in the museum and the road to the Khyber Pass.

The city of saints: blue-tiled Sufi shrines and the hottest summers in the subcontinent.

The base for K2 and the Baltoro expeditions, cold desert dunes and Shangrila lake.

The Hunza valley capital under Rakaposhi, the Baltit fort and apricot orchards on the Karakoram Highway.

Visit Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. Explore Tivoli Gardens (one of the world's oldest amusement parks with historic rides and gardens), see the Little Mermaid statue (iconic bronze sculpture inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale), wander through Nyhavn (colorful 17th-century waterfront with historic ships and cafes), and visit the Round Tower (17th-century observatory offering panoramic city views).

Visit Dublin, capital of Ireland. Explore Trinity College (home to the Book of Kells, a 9th-century illuminated manuscript), stroll through Temple Bar (historic cultural quarter with pubs and live music), see St. Patrick's Cathedral (largest church in Ireland, founded in 1191), and tour the Guinness Storehouse (seven-story experience on the history of Ireland's famous stout).