Cable cars, Fisherman's Wharf, and of course, that famous bridge.... San Francisco beckons visitors with a mild climate, world-class dining and culture, and of course, that famous rolling fog.
This small yet charming city in Alaska's panhandle is a throwback to the gold rush era. Skagway is a well-preserved part of Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park.
Situated on the Isthmus of Panama, the tropical Republic of Panama is of course best known for its canal. Thousands of ships cruise through the Panama Canal locks each year. Visitors to the country will also find diverse wonders of nature, including plants, birds, and trees. Panama City, its capital, has over a million inhabitants and is a modern, bustling destination.
A Russian jewel on the Baltic Sea, St. Petersburg was founded by Peter the Great, but named after the Saint. There's plenty to fascinate visitors to this most cultured and European of Russian destinations, from the expansive Hermitage Museum to spectacular palaces and cathedrals.
This capital of Norway has lots of things to offer such as the waterside Norwegian Maritime Museum and the Viking Ship Museum, with Viking ships from the 9th century.