Monarch butterflies journey down the California coast to sites such as Santa Cruz. Their numbers peak in November and December. (Stephen Osman / LAT)
The Semois River pools in front of a chateau near the Abbey of Orval in southern Belgium. (Gina Ferazzi / LAT)
Joe can’t brag about its appearance but it can boast that the Time Out guide rated its coffee the best in New York. The cafe’s high-end La Marzocco espresso machine is a draw for the caffeine-craving masses. (Jennifer S. Altman / For The Times)
