This charming town is the perfect place to immerse yourself in Scottish Gaelic culture, music, and history, making it a popular port city for visitors and a great starting point for exploring the rest of the archipelago.
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.
Whittier is the perfect place to explore Alaska's natural beauty, providing access to nearby Emerald Cove Trail and Portage Pass Trail as well as Chugach State Park further northwest.
Puerto Rico is a colorful and invincible archipelago. This U.S. territory, irrevocably shaped by colonialism and dramatic weather events, is awash in culture, with much to be learned in its art galleries and its centuries-old citadels. Capital city San Juan is the largest city and tourism hub. Visitors should see Old San Juan, the inviting beaches, and Museo de Arte de Ponce, among the finest art museums in the Caribbean.
Apia is the capital of Samoa and a lush paradise in the South Pacific. Replete with tropical beaches, coral reefs, and historical museums, Apia is the perfect place to immerse yourself in Samoan culture and experience the natural, biodiverse beauty of the South Pacific.