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Every Destination Spotlight Newsletter Edition.
#22. From ⛷️Ski Jumping to Saunas♨️, This Lakeland City🇫🇮 is a Winter ❄️Wonderland
Rhythmically chug and choo-choo into Lahti, a dynamic and eco-friendly gem in Finland’s picturesque Lakeland, where breathtaking glacially sculpted terrain and a thriving Nordic spirit meet adrenaline-pumping winter sports and adventures, charming harborside eateries, and innovative sustainable wooden architecture.
#21. This Ancient Capital🇱🇦 of 30+ Buddhist Temples🧘 is a UNESCO World Heritage Site🌏
Cruise into Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage treasure nestled in the ethereal, misty mountains of northern Laos, where the serene confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers meet golden Buddhist temples and charming French colonial architecture, bustling food stalls and vibrant markets, and timeless spiritual traditions.
#20. This 🇦🇺City of Aboriginal Heritage🏞 & Elite Athletes🏉 is So Nice They Named it Twice
Hop on Down Undah to Wagga Wagga, a vibrant transport, sports, wine, and cultural hub of Australia’s Riverina region - where pastoral and Aboriginal heritage, a burgeoning arts and gastronomic scene, and a spirited mix of university life, create a rich tapestry of tradition, innovation, and community spirit!
#19. This 🇭🇷 City Knows Christmas Markets🎄 & Experiences 400 Earthquakes⚠️ Per Year
Stroll into Zagreb, Croatia’s ‘City of Museums’, where a rich tapestry of Mediterranean, Central European, and Southeast European influences converge and forge a dynamic blend of celebrated tradition and international flare - offering visitors a captivating journey through history, art, science, an ethereal Christmas spirit, and eclectic flavors of seasonal markets and local distillers.
#17. This 🇸🇰Slovak City on the Danube is Where Royal Coronations👑 Meet 🛸UFO Towers
Coronate yourself in Bratislava, aka ‘The Beauty on the Danube’, Slovakia’s dynamic capital and a “little big city” where medieval charm and Baroque palaces meet modern skyscrapers and vibrant cultural hubs - thanks to a rich history of alternating dynasties, ideological revolutions, and a blend of diverse cultures.
#16. From🛕Temples to Tuk-Tuks🛺, This 🇰🇭Cambodian City Isn’t For the Faint of Heart
Putter your way into Phnom Penh via a three-wheeled tuk-tuk, a Southeast Asian city once referred to as the ‘Pearl of Asia’, which has endured unimaginable hardship and destruction in its resilient history and journey to become the bustling and thriving metropolis - one that harmoniously blends Khmer Buddhist culture, Khmer French Colonial heritage, and 21st-century modernity.
#15. This 🇭🇷Croatian City on the Dalmatian Coast🏖️is Called 'The Most Beautiful City in the World'🏛️
Sail into Split, a vibrant coastal city on the Adriatic Sea where ancient Greek foundations, Roman emperors, and centuries of shifting empires have shaped a rich cultural tapestry - with its beating heart, the iconic Diocletian’s Palace standing as a present-day testament to its resilient and complex history.
#13. This 🇧🇪Belgian City Has a Funny Legend Behind Its Name👐 & is the Heart of the Global💎Diamond Trade
Welcome to Antwerp, a city that wears many hats thanks to its effortless blend of both modern and historic charm, vibrant arts scene and hearty culinary flair, and diverse language and ethnic makeup. From hip Belgian beer bars, trendy restaurants, and acclaimed fashion boutiques, to mom-and-pop brasseries, world-class museums, and underground waterways, Antwerp can be whatever you want.
#12. This 🇹🇼Taiwanese City Loves Its🦑Snacks & Lives & Breathes Independence✊
As Taiwan’s oldest city and considered by many to be its birthplace, Tainan, whose name translates to ‘Taiwan south’, boasts a tumultuous and storied history (and culture), one defined by independence, resilience, reinvention, and renewal - which has ultimately earned it the nickname of ‘The Phoenix City’.
#10. Considered the Birthplace of Poland🇵🇱, This City Has a Quirky Fascination With 🐐Goats & 🥐Croissants
Journey through the heart of Poland with a trip to one of its oldest and most vibrant cities, Poznań, to experience its youthful energy, dynamic blend of history and modernity, colorful Renaissance architecture and market square, and rich traditions and folklore.
#9. This 2,000-Year-Old City on the 🚠‘Romantic Rhine’ Throws a Legendary Annual 🎭Carnival
Step into the media, trade, and cultural epicenter of Germany’s Rhineland with a visit to Cologne (Koln), a 2,000-year-old Roman city known for its towering Gothic cathedral, annual legendary city-wide carnival and parade, and storied (unique) beer culture that extends far beyond its .2 liter stangen (glasses).
#7. This ⛰️Mountainous Japanese Onsen Town is a Mecca For ♨️Relaxation & 💔Romance
Just one hour from Tokyo, Hakone is a picturesque, mountainous onsen town with stunning views of the ethereal stratovolcano and sacred symbol of Japan, Mount Fuji, that makes for the ultimate traditional hot spring experience.