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In pictures: Russia to JapanSarah reminisces about the most challenging parts of her journey so far.
Ocean callingWith the smell of sea salt in the air, Sarah gears up for her next adventure.
Rio de Janeiro
Corcovado is where the Christ Redeemer statue stands with outstretched arms.
Sugar Loaf Mountain is the best place to gain dramatic perspective on how the sea and mountain range confront each other.
Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas is largely used by local cariocas as a respite from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Copacabana is arguably the most famous beach in the world and has lost little of its charm over the years.
New York
Times Square is a vibrant, neon-lit area in the heart of the Theater District.
Central Park stands right in the heart of Manhattan, an oasis stretching from Midtown to Harlem.
Lady Liberty, representative of freedom to the world, shines bright in New York Harbor.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has more than 1.5 million square feet of exhibition space.
Paris
Designed by Gustave Eiffel, at 300 meters in 1889, the Eiffel Tower was then the world's tallest building.
The Musée d'Orsay has nearly 2.5 million visitors yearly, who come to see the world's largest collection of impressionist artwork.
Basilica of the Sacred Heart or Sacre Coeur overlooks Montmartre, one of Paris's most picturesque districts.
The Arc de Triomphe is a site of memories, current events and celebrations.
Istanbul
Ayasofya was originally built by Byzantine Emperor Justinian in 537 AD, and it was used as a church for 916 years.
Topkapi Palace on the Seraglio Peninsula, became a museum in 1924.
The Grand or Covered Bazaar is the mother of all tourist traps but manageable and a must-do.
Istanbul Modern is Turkey's first museum dedicated to displaying contemporary art.
Barcelona
Tibidabo is the name given to the summit of Collserola hill.
Castell de Montjuïc is an 18th-century castle that stands on top of Montjuic hill and affords amazing views.
Barcelona zoo houses over 7000 animals from over 500 different species.
Parc Güell, the 50-acre park, was built between 1910 and 1914 and is now a UNESCO world heritage site.
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