Flanked by the Chilean Coast Range and the snowy Andes, Chile's largest metropolis offers a dazzling array of sights and attractions for visitors to pursue. Mirrored skyscrapers, 16th-century churches, hip cafes, dance clubs... and did we mention the delicious Chilean cuisine?

Matagalpa is a mountain city in northern Nicaragua, surrounded by forested hills and agricultural land. Known as one of the country's principal coffee-growing areas, it sits in a cool, elevated landscape where coffee plantations, pine forests, and cloud forest environments are common.

Modena is a historic city in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, celebrated for its deep culinary heritage, elegant architecture, and automotive excellence. It lies in the fertile Po Valley and is often considered one of Italy’s most livable cities.

El Jem is a town in central Tunisia best known for its exceptionally preserved Roman amphitheatre, which dominates the surrounding plain. The monument was built as a free-standing structure of stone blocks and could accommodate an estimated 35,000 spectators, making it one of the largest amphitheatres in the Roman world. El Jem developed in an important agricultural region associated with olive cultivation and the production and trade of olive oil.

Nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, Mt. Hood, Oregon, is a stunning natural playground renowned for its diverse outdoor activities and breathtaking landscapes. In winter, Mt. Hood transforms into a skiing and snowboarding paradise at Timberline Lodge, which boasts the longest ski season in North America. The lodge itself is a historic gem, built in the 1930s and featured in the iconic film "The Shining."

The capital of Hunan Province in central China, north of Guilin. Founded over 5000 years ago, it has long been a major cultural and educational center. Mao Zedung lived here and attended school.