Corsica is a laid-back French island, with a breezy vibe that’s part European weekend and part tropical honeymoon. The port city of Bastia flings its arms wide open to weary travelers disembarking from a long ferry trip. For a truly charming Corsican experience, catch a train through the mountains to the beach, passing by rustic villages and grazing cows along the way. Take a few hours or even a few weeks to explore the island’s famous walking trails, including the varsity-level GR 20.

Often called "Paris of the Middle East", Beirut is a thriving hotspot for shopping, socializing and sightseeing, despite many wars and unrest. The city has been rebuilt several times, with modern architecture sharing space with Ottoman and colonial French buildings. Bustling streets such as Hamra and Ashrafieh provide hopping nightlife while the National Museum and the Gibran Museum give visitors a taste of the city's history. The Corniche is the place for activities like jogging and biking.

你會在這裡看到許多橙樹，但這種名叫「華倫西亞橙樹」的植物，事實上原生於加州。想要嘗嘗當地食物的遊客應將焦點改放在西班牙海鮮飯上。雖然這座城市擁有許多紀念碑，但藝術科學城 才是華倫西亞當代的珍寶，當中有博物館、電影院、劇場等未來主義建築群。