Patras is a city of compelling layers. Its history spans four millennia, from ancient Mycenaean roots to a 19th-century golden age, all visible in sites like the hilltop Medieval Castle and the reconstructed Roman Odeon. Today, as a major university town and economic hub, it thrums with youthful energy, evident in its dynamic cultural scene and the legendary Carnival week. It’s a gateway to the Peloponnese peninsula, just a short ferry ride away from Italy and only three hours away from Athens. Choose your adventure!

Skopje is internationally famous for being the birthplace of Mother Teresa. The city is welcoming and locals demonstrate a hospitable attitude towards visitors. Despite the fairly recent political turmoil in the Balkans, Skopje has blossomed into a thriving, stimulating city to explore, defining itself as an exciting tourist destination.

St Anton am Arlberg is a holiday region with a worldwide reputation: a winter sports area, a Ferris wheel cable car, the Arlberg WellCom wellness centre, the multi-functional sports centre arl.rock and numerous events which all contribute to an unforgettable experience. With guaranteed snow from the end of November to the end of April, access to 280 km (174 miles) of marked ski runs and 180 km (112 miles) of off-piste possibilities, as well as a Funpark, St Anton am Arlberg delivers the very best conditions for a deluxe winter vacation.

This historic colonial town, just a short trip away from thunderous Victoria Falls, thrums with adrenaline and old-world charm. Once Northern Rhodesia’s capital, today the town serves as a crossroads of southern Africa, where Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana meet. At sunset, the Zambezi’s waters turn golden as safari boats glide past hippos, while craft markets overflow with vibrant textiles and carvings. Whether you come for the falls’ deafening roar or the town’s laid-back charm, Livingstone delivers Africa at its most spectacular.