Looking for the best places to visit. Here is a list of our favorite countries.

Kyiv

Kyiv is the capital city of Ukraine. The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra is a monastery known for its catacombs lined with the burial chambers of Orthodox…

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Nur Sultan

Astana is the capital city of Kazakhstan, straddling the Ishim River in the north of the country. Along the left bank, the ultramodern, 97m-tall Bayterek…

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Almaty

Almaty is set in the foothills of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains. It served as the country's capital until 1997. Landmarks include the Central State Museum,…

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San Juan

San Juan is Puerto Rico's capital and largest city. Its widest beach fronts the Isla Verde resort strip, and is known for its bars and…

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Cusco

Cusco is in the Peruvian Andes. Plaza de Armas is the central square in the old city, with arcades, carved wooden balconies and Incan wall…

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Quito

Quito is Ecuador's capital. It sits high in the Andean foothills at an altitude of 2,850m. Constructed on the foundations of an ancient Incan city,…

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Santiago

Santiago is Chile’s capital. It sits in a valley surrounded by the snow-capped Andes and the Chilean Coast Range. Plaza de Armas, the grand heart…

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Bogota

Bogotá is Colombia’s high-altitude capital. La Candelaria, its cobblestoned center, features colonial-era landmarks like the neoclassical performance hall Teatro Colón. This area is also home…

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Lima

Lima is the capital of Peru. Though its colonial center is preserved, it's a bustling metropolis and one of South America’s largest cities. The Plaza…

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Rio De Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is a seaside city in Brazil. Known for its Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, the Christ Redeemer statue atop Mount Corcovado and for…

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São Paulo

São Paulo is among the world's most populous cities. Its iconic buildings range from its neo-Gothic cathedral and the Martinelli skyscraper to modernist architect Oscar…

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Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is Argentina’s capital city. Its center is the Plaza de Mayo, lined with stately buildings including Casa Rosada the balconied presidential palace. Other…

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Manila

Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It mixes Spanish colonial architecture with modern skyscrapers. Intramuros, a walled city in colonial times, is the heart…

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Seoul

Seoul is the capital of South Korea. Its a huge metropolis where modern skyscrapers, high-tech subways and pop culture meet Buddhist temples, palaces and street…

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Doha

Doha is the capital of Qatar. Ringing its downtown waterfront are numerous parks and the Corniche Promenade. At Souq Waqif, a traditional market, vendors offer…

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Taipei

Taipei the capital of Taiwan. The skyline is crowned by the bamboo-shaped Taipei 101 skyscraper. Taipei is also known for its lively street-food scene and…

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Tokyo

Tokyo is Japan’s capital.  It mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples. The opulent Meiji Shinto Shrine is known for…

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Osaka

Osaka is on the Japanese island of Honshu. It's known for its modern architecture, nightlife and hearty street food. Its shogunate Osaka Castle has undergone…

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Honolulu

Honolulu is the capital of Hawaii and gateway to the U.S. island chain. The Waikiki neighborhood is its center for dining, nightlife and shopping, famed…

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Dubai

Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates.  It is known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture and a lively nightlife scene. Burj…

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Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates. It focuses on oil exports and its commerce is reflected by the skyline’s modern towers…

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Kuwait City

Kuwait City is the capital of Kuwait.  The Grand Mosque is known for its vast interior and chandeliered dome. On the waterfront, Seif Palace features…

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Beirut

Beirut is the capital of Lebanon. It is one of the oldest cities in the world having been inhabited for more than 5,000 years. Beirut…

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Tehran

Tehran is the capital of Iran. Its central Golestan Palace complex, with its ornate rooms and marble throne, was the seat of power of the…

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