Founded in 1721 by mainland Chinese, it is the third largest city in Taiwan. Occupied by Japanese from 1895-1945, it totally leveled and rebuilt. With many museums, gardens and universities, it is considered the cultural center of Taiwan.

Alexandria is an unique and historic place that keeps pace with the modern world. The City is part of a large metropolitan area surrounding the nation's Capital, yet it has retained its period character. About one-quarter of the town's 15 square miles has been designated as a national or local historic district.

Livingston is a small coastal town in Guatemala's Izabal department, situated where the Río Dulce meets the Caribbean Sea. Unlike much of the country's interior, Livingston is reached primarily by boat, with regular water transport connecting it to Puerto Barrios and Río Dulce. The town is surrounded by tropical vegetation, waterways, and Caribbean coastline, giving it a distinct geographic setting within Guatemala.

Willemstad, the capital of Curaçao, is unlike any other city in the Caribbean. With its pastel-colored buildings lining the waterfront and a layout shaped by Dutch colonial planning, the city blends European design with Caribbean culture. Its historic center, divided by Sint Anna Bay into Punda and Otrobanda, has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Kuressaare is the main town of Saaremaa, Estonia’s largest island, set beside a sheltered bay on the island’s southern coast. The town is known for its compact historic center, seaside setting, and strong links with Saaremaa’s island culture. Kuressaare Castle dominates the waterfront, while streets lined with wooden houses, small parks, and 19th-century villas extend inland.