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With an estimated 60, 000 vintage cars on its streets, Cuba presents living, moving bits of history on every block. Classic American Fords and Chevrolets run alongside Soviet-era Ladas. Enjoy the lime-green, pink, and sky-blue classics cruising past Spanish Colonial buildings in Classic Cars of Havana, Cuba.

Japanese temples are peaceful places that enshrine Shinto beliefs. Omikuji, slips of paper with fortunes people have left for the resident spirits, flutter in the breeze. On Shichi-Go-San, or Seven-Five-Three day, boys and girls don traditional outfits before visiting the shrines. Marriage ceremonies occur throughout the year, often with the couples in wedding kimonos. No matter which of Sapporo's shrines you visit, the experience will stay wi...

A host of shrines are scattered throughout Sapporo's city and suburbs. Straw ropes called shimenawa hang on trees and doorways to mark the boundaries of the sacred spaces. And, of course, iconic torii gates of stone or wood mark the entrances. Anyone can visit the resident gods, called kami. Pause in front of the main hall to enjoy a moment of calm during your journey to Japan.

Havana, Cuba is home to a clowder of cats cared for by locals. Restaurant cats and café cats are as likely to greet visitors as church cats. Bicolors and tabbies, gingers and tortoiseshells, calicos and color points prowl the tourist district and outlying neighborhoods. Wander with the cats to see Havana, Cuba from their eyes.

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Cuba's vintage cars have been called one of the most culturally stimulating aspects of the island. Some operate as colectivos, affordable shared taxis that follow set routes through Havana. Others have been meticulously restored. Each photo in Classic Cars of Cuba is proof that the nation's people have created something uniquely their own.

Creativity is power Sunspot seeks out diverse fiction, poetry, nonfiction, photography and art from around the world. Engage with the transcendent poetry of Carolina Esses in Spanish (translated by Allison A. deFreese). Journey through a powerful set of paintings by Bill Schulz. Walk with Tamar Jacobs through a series of tiny moments that resonate with meaning. Explore the streets where William Lewis Winston took black-and-white photos. He...

Located in the middle of Sapporo, Mount Moiwa offers a view of the city and the Sea of Japan. A ropeway and a miniature cable car whisk visitors 531 meters to the top while hikers pick from different trails. Starting at dusk, the city lights create one of the best night views in all of Japan.

Visitors to Sapporo, Japan delight in the meditative beauty found in public flower beds and private front gardens. Although these gardens can be spectacular when in bloom, the Japanese approach values the sculptural shape of plants and the garden's layout. Stroll through the private and public garden spaces presented in Gardens of Sapporo, Japan to appreciate a unique aesthetic.

Whether you're a birdwatcher, a plant lover, or need a cool place to take the kids, Sapporo's parks are waiting to welcome you. Located in the Hokkaido prefecture, the city parks allow visitors to enjoy many of the region's unique natural attractions. Nakajima Park, Hokkaido University's botanical garden, Tenjinyama Ryokuchi Park, and others let you sample the richness of the Hokkaido region. Many offer playgrounds, adult sports facilities, p...

Creativity is power Sunspot seeks out diverse fiction, poetry, nonfiction, photography and art from around the world. ¿¿¿In this edition of Sunspot, writers and artists from around the world conjure intensely personal moments that reflect on the places and lives all of us inhabit. Adam Walsh's "[la boda la muerte mi vida]" contemplates personal history in a poem that won the annual Editor's Prize. Roopa Dudley, whose work appears on the cove...

Creativity is powerSunspot seeks out diverse fiction, poetry, nonfiction, photography and art from around the world.This year, discover Malick Ceesay's play, "a mascu-poem, " which rivals the opera, Fire Shut Up in My Bones by Charles M. Blow, for emotional resonance. Peter Newall plays words like notes in "Konrad's Bukovina Khosidl, " while Jana Harris probes themes of gender, class, and art in and around 19th Century Paris with three poems f...

Creativity is powerSunspot speaks truth to power by drawing on the creative power of every human being. The publication seeks out diverse fiction, poetry, nonfiction, photography and art from around the world.In the 2020 print edition, readers find poetry styled after Pablo Neruda, historical stories, and lyric essays. Various contributors tackle America's shooting pandemic, explore survival in Sierra Leone, return to historic Venice, and cons...

New Life in Dzveli T'bilisi.Originally an administrative district, Old Tbilisi is a distinct area of the Republic of Georgia's largest city. At its heart, the Tbilisi Historic District straddles the Kura River. On the left bank are the Alexanderdorf German quarter, and the Avlabari Armenian and Georgian neighborhood. On the right stands the Persian Quarter known as Said-Abad.The iconic wooden buildings with ornate balconies sit in the shadow o...

Surprises await in Turin, Italy's first capital.Long before Turin hosted the Olympics, it marked important Italian milestones. In 1563, it became the capital of the Duchy of Savoy. During the period of the Kingdom of Italy, from 1861 to 1865, Turino served as unified Italy's first capital city.This "cradle of Italian liberty" hosted individuals who contributed to the Risorgimento, the Resurgence that unified the country, including statesman Ca...

Gergeti Trinity Church presents an iconic silhouette set amid the breathtaking beauty of the Greater Caucasus mountains.Stepanstminda, formerly known as Kazbegi, nestles in a valley beneath Mount Kazbek. One of the many hiking and biking trails leads up to Tsminda Sameba, or Gergeti Trinity Church.The hermitage and the separate bell tower stand at an elevation of 2, 170 meters, around 7, 100 feet. After exploring the 14th century structures, v...

Mtskheta, Georgia's Holy City.Mtskheta is one of the oldest cities in Georgia and its former capital. Lodged only twenty kilometers north of Tbilisi, it stands at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers. The importance of its service to Christianity led it to be dubbed the Holy City.Visitors can access a variety of historical monuments in the area. The complex at Samtavro Monastery includes Samtavro Transfiguration Church and the Nunne...

Berlin has long been called the Athens on the Spree River.Covering nearly 12, 000 square miles, Berlin is an enormous world city and one of the best destinations in Europe. This dynamic capital is known for its blend of relaxing parks, vivid nightlife, and rich culture.Ancient cathedrals and modern structures coexist with remnants of the historic Berlin Wall. Museums offer art from every time period, while memories of the Cold War are never fa...

As one of the oldest cities in the world, Lisbon blends ancient grit with modern glamour for an unparalleled travel experience.São Jorge Castle, built on a site that was fortified as early as the 1st century BC, flies the Portuguese flag. From its walls, the Alfama district tumbles down to the Rio Tejo, or Tagus River. Because it survived the devastating earthquake of 1755, Alfama is the oldest district in the city.The Jerónimos Monastery, ric...

Notre Dame is the world's most beloved cathedral. Notre-Dame de Paris, Our Lady of Paris, is arguably the most famous medieval building in the world. Flying buttresses lift eyes upward. Stone gargoyles and saints peer down from their perches.Sunlight streaming through the rose windows splashed the stones with color. Ribbed vaults divided the upper space. Nothing distracted from the clerestory windows or the arches.Notre Dame will rise from the...