Porto was once the last stop of adventurers on their way across the Atlantic to the New World. The cliché that Lisbon shows off and Porto just works is a well-worn metaphor that fails to do justice to the city's innumerate charms fully. History dwells around every corner, and more than ever, Porto is a place determined to hold on to its own distinct identity.

Surrounded by lush vineyards, Jerez de la Frontera is a captivating city known as the birthplace of sherry wine. Immerse yourself in its rich cultural heritage as the cradle of flamenco, home to the mesmerising "dancing" Andalusian horses, and the thrilling capital of motorcycle racing. Wander through the charming historic centre, with its narrow streets, beautiful squares, and iconic Alcazar. Discover the city's allure in unique museums, the atmospheric gipsy quarter, and remarkable architectural marvels that tell stories of its illustrious past.

Vibrant, ever-changing, multi-faceted Johannesburg flings contrast at you from every angle. Trees line streets where houses hide their manicured gardens and pristine blue swimming pools behind high white walls, miles of shacks tell of the effects of the apartheid years — still to be overcome. The air of Africa’s most dynamic city vibrates with music and buzzes with business while its stylish restaurants, elegant shops, art galleries, and theatres delight the international visitor.

Located in the deep south of France, Perpignan is the capital of the Pyrénées Orientales. Its geographical and cultural identity is directed naturally toward Spanish Catalonia since it's a border city, looking out onto the Mediterranean coast and the highest mountains of the French Pyrenees at once. Perpignan is a busy place greatly influenced by Mediterranean cultures and benefiting from 2,500 hours of sun per year. No wonder Salvador Dali saw it as the “Centre of the World”.