The Seychelles largest and main island, Mahe is home to the capital of Victoria and about 70,000 people (almost 90% of the nation's total). Still, the island retains its idyllic beauty, with 3,000-foot mountains and scores of gorgeous beaches. Many plants, including the so-called Jellyfish Tree and several rare orchids, are unique to Mahe's shores. The Seychelles Natural History Museum, the Botanical Gardens and the Codevar Craft Centre, all in Victoria, are not to be missed.

Cairo’s an ancient city that also happens to be a modern metropolis—it’s one of the biggest cities in the Middle East and has the traffic and noise issues to prove it. But as long as you’re not looking for solitude, Cairo—the City of the Thousand Minarets—is a splendid place to explore Egyptian history and culture. (Editor's note: Our list was compiled before political unrest prompted many countries to issue travel warnings for Egypt. If you're currently planning a trip to Egypt, please consider the risks and monitor your government's travel alerts.)

幾世紀以來的宗教朝聖者都會來到耶路撒冷，但你不需要跟他們有著同樣的熱誠，方能懂得欣賞這座城市深度的文化與歷史意義。除了要安排主要的景點逐一參觀之外，也別忘了留些時間在街道上散步，將自己融入於這個古老、令人敬畏的城市的日常作息之中。

Houmt-Souk is a tranquil cultural hub, a peaceful meeting point of varying religions and ethnicities. Nowhere is this melange more evident than at the markets, where you could spend hours, even days, poring over locally crafted pottery, jewelry, leather goods, textiles and artwork, as well as a bounty of fruits, vegetables, spices and meats. Don’t miss the beachside fortress, a massive 15th-century structure that’s one of the most important archaeological sites of the region.

Portuguese, French and Berber architecture frame the maze-like streets of Essaouira, a charming and vibrant port and resort town on the Atlantic Ocean. Nearby, couples and families stroll the beaches of Cape Sim and Sidi Kaouki, which also attract surfers of all types. Relaxation is easy to find here, as is a bus to Marrakech, for those looking for a daytrip.

埃特納火山與愛奧尼亞海為陶爾米納 (Taormina，西西里負盛名的度假勝地) 提供可用作拍電影的美景。崎嶇的中古世紀街道與 2 世紀的希臘劇場，為其增添浪漫的氛圍，激發了大衛赫伯特勞倫斯與楚門卡波提等作家的靈感。建議你乘搭有軌纜車前往海灘，或順著聖喬瑟夫教堂後方的山坡向上走，觀賞這座城鎮的全貌。