Tallinn, Estonia’s capital on the Baltic Sea, is the country’s cultural hub. It retains its walled, cobblestoned Old Town, home to cafes and shops, as well as Kiek in de Kök, a 15th-century defensive tower. Its Gothic Town Hall, built in the 13th century and with a 64m-high tower, sits in historic Tallinn’s main square. St. Nicholas Church is a 13th-century landmark exhibiting ecclesiastical art.

Campeche's central cathedral, Our Lady of the Virgin Conception.

A historical fortress overlooking the water on the west end of Campeche city.

A city central park surrounded by historic buildings and local cafes. An elaborate bandstand sits in the park’s center hosting evening shows. And, tourist trains start from here and take people through the old city. 

Colorful fortress wall overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.

Cycle, skate, walk, jog and take in the view as you pass statues, parks and local alike.  Walk as far north as you can and you’ll eventually pass impromptu fish markets selling the daily catch and a group of a dozen or so waterfront restaurants.  Competition between them is fierce. You'll have offers of free margaritas and other goodies thrown at you. Take your pick and enjoy some of the freshest seafood at reasonable prices.

Edzná is a Mayan archaeological site in the north of the Mexican state of Campeche. The site is open to visitors from 8 am - 5 pm daily. The most remarkable building in the plaza is the main temple.

Bucharest, in southern Romania, is the country's capital and commercial center. Its iconic landmark is the massive, communist-era Palatul Parlamentului government building, which has 1,100 rooms. Nearby, the historic Lipscani district is home to an energetic nightlife scene as well as tiny Eastern Orthodox Stavropoleos Church and 15th-century Curtea Veche Palace, where Prince Vlad III (“The Impaler”) once ruled.

Taiwan is a small island nation 180km east of China with modern cities, traditional Chinese temples, hot springs resorts and dramatic mountainous terrain. Taipei, the country’s capital in the north, is known for its busy night markets, Chinese Imperial art at the National Palace Museum and Taipei 101, a 509m-tall, bamboo-shaped skyscraper with an observation deck.

Edinburgh is Scotland's compact, hilly capital. It has a medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town with gardens and neoclassical buildings. Looming over the city is Edinburgh Castle, home to Scotland’s crown jewels and the Stone of Destiny, used in the coronation of Scottish rulers. Arthur’s Seat is an imposing peak in Holyrood Park with sweeping views, and Calton Hill is topped with monuments and memorials.