The capital of Hunan Province in central China, north of Guilin. Founded over 5000 years ago, it has long been a major cultural and educational center. Mao Zedung lived here and attended school.

Whitehorse is the territorial capital of this Canadian site of the 1898 gold rush. It consists mostly of rural towns, where the main industries are mining and tourism. It is a land of forests, rivers and tall mountain ranges covering a total of 207,075 sq. miles.

Cameroon is often called “Africa in miniature” for good reason. Within its borders, travelers can explore coastal beaches, dense rainforests, vast savannas, active volcanoes, and snow-capped peaks, all without crossing a border. The country’s most iconic landmark, Mount Cameroon, is the highest mountain in West Africa and an active volcano that draws hikers from around the world.

Macon, Georgia, known as the “Heart of Georgia,” offers a blend of historic charm and Southern hospitality. Begin your exploration at the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, where ancient Native American earthworks provide a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the region. The park’s expansive grounds and museum showcase artifacts from the Mississippian period, offering a fascinating look at the early inhabitants of the area.

Napa Valley, California, is synonymous with world-class wine, offering a refined yet welcoming escape to one of the most renowned wine regions on the planet. Nestled between the Mayacamas Mountains and Vaca Range, Napa Valley boasts over 400 wineries. Tourists flock to this bucolic haven to experience wine tastings, vineyard tours, and cellar explorations. But Napa is more than just a destination for wine lovers; it's a gateway to California's finest culinary offerings.

Palm Desert is a city in California’s Coachella Valley, set between the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa Mountains and the Little San Bernardino Mountains. Its landscape is characterized by desert plains, palm trees, rugged mountain slopes, and irrigated areas created around residential neighborhoods and golf courses. El Paseo forms the city’s best-known commercial district, with shops, galleries, restaurants, and public art along a landscaped boulevard.