Central Romania is engulfed in the soaring Carpathian mountain range…
What isn’t well known is that Romania catches the Danube Delta at its southern tip…
Transylvania’s vast and varied landscapes filled with skyline-piercing castles and churches don’t disappoint.
The famous, Bran Castle, is linked to Bram Stoker’s fictitious count.

A forward-thinking beacon of ecotourism, this is tiny West African country.
Gabon will host the 2017 African Nations Cup, which will increase traveler interest and improve infrastructure.
This little-known beauty is filled with remote beaches, dense jungle, gushing rivers and wildlife such as undisturbed western gorillas and forest elephants.

Palau’s Rock Islands are a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Called the “Serengeti of the Sea,” it’s one of the world’s premier dive spots.
Palau archipelago is a natural beauty of emerald outcrops and light lagoons.
An ecotourism leader, the country has one of the world’s highest marine biodiversity populations.

A land of medieval architecture, timeless culture and staggering scenery, Georgia is simply stunning.
Blessed with 750 miles of Southern Caucasus mountains, this canvas invites walkers, horse riders and skiers.
Tbilisi, the capital, is a concoction of old and new, where balcony-studded cobbled alleyways mingle with galleries and cafes.