Straddling the wild southern reaches of Chile and Argentina, Patagonia is a land of extremes.

The Caribbean serves up just-the-right mix of sun, sea and local culture to delight any traveler

Carved out by glaciers and dotted with tree-covered islands, this is a world of untamed beauty.

This Canadian city offers the best of both worlds – a dynamic city shaped by Asian, First Nations and European cultures set between the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.

The classic gabled houses and ornate facades of Holland’s capital city date from the Golden Age (1588-1672), a period when overseas colonization brought wealth that allowed for advancements in science and the arts.

From its founding in 753BCE to the lavish days of the Pax Romana (27BCE-180CE) and from the over-the-top Baroque era (1600-1750) to the founding of Vatican City in 1929, the Italian capital has long been the centerpiece of the Western world.

From Chicago to Los Angeles, this famous highway crosses 2,400 miles (3,862km) of the United States. When construction began in 1926, Route 66 connected a variety of roads into one, scenic route through the plains of the Midwest and deserts of the Southwest.

The island city-state first rose to prominence in the 1800s, when Sir Stamford Raffles (namesake of the iconic Raffles Hotel) recognized Singapore’s strategic location and established a trading post for the East India Trading Company.

Thanks to a deep sense of place rooted in the natural world and connected to both Mediterranean and European cultures, the people of Catalonia’s sun-drenched capital are known for their creative spirit — esperit creatiu in Catalan.

From red rock canyons and soaring mesas to lush river valleys, the dramatic landscapes of the southwestern United States have been both muse and mystery to generations of daydreamers and explorers.

Known for their moss-covered stones, arching bridges and sculpted trees, Japan’s gardens are an invitation to stillness.

From Bangkok to Chiang Mai, here is a curated introduction to the temples, art, people and flavors waiting for you in this country known for its hospitality.

Explore ancient Roman and Venetian palaces, taste wine from some of the oldest vineyards in Europe and unwind on incredible beaches.

The famously pacifist nation (it abolished its military in 1948) is known for being one of the most biodiverse places in the world.

In this region known for its tightknit communities, agriculture and fishing have been the way of life for generations.