On Cook Strait sits Wellington, New Zealand's charming windy city. Must-sees here include the waterfront, the lovely beaches, and the Wellington Cable Car that takes riders to botanical gardens. For cultural exposure, visit The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, with its Maori national treasures and art gallery. Wellington Zoo is another key attraction, and features Tahi, a one-legged kiwi, as its mascot.

Kolsai Lakes National Park is a protected mountain area in southeastern Kazakhstan, located in the northern Tian Shan east of Almaty. The park is centered on a chain of alpine lakes surrounded by steep forested slopes, rocky peaks, and mountain valleys. The three Kolsai Lakes occupy different elevations along the Kolsai River, with the landscape changing from coniferous forest at lower levels to alpine terrain higher in the mountains.

Calgary, set against the backdrop of Alberta’s prairie landscape and the distant Canadian Rockies, is a city where western heritage and modern innovation meet. Once a hub for cattle ranching and the oil industry, it has grown into one of Canada’s most dynamic urban centers.

An exotic world, shimmering in lacquer light, lies just beyond the harbor. This Haiphong, gateway to the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi. Have a cyclo take you to town in the morning, just as markets come alive. You can also see the Du Hang Pagoda, a fine example of the country's traditional architecture, and the Hang Kenh House, famed for its intricate wood carvings.

Cai Be, nestled in the Mekong Delta of southern Vietnam, offers a charming and authentic glimpse into the life of rural Vietnam.