Repository of splendid Buddhist sculptures. Also visit the Longmen Grottoes, dating back more than 400 yeaers and renowned as one of the three great treasure houses of the legendary Chinese art of stone sculpture.

Dominica, known as the “Nature Island of the Caribbean,” is a haven for eco-tourists and adventure seekers. Nestled between the French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique, this lush island boasts a remarkable landscape of volcanic mountains, dense rainforests, and stunning waterfalls. Dominica’s most iconic natural wonder is the Boiling Lake, the second-largest hot spring in the world.

Holbrook is a small city in northeastern Arizona, located along Interstate 40 in Navajo County and serving as a gateway to several distinctive landscapes of the Colorado Plateau. The community lies near the Little Colorado River and is surrounded by open grassland, desert, and colorful badlands. Holbrook has long been associated with transportation across northern Arizona, and its location on the historic Route 66 corridor remains an important part of its identity.

Castro is the capital of Chiloé Province on the island of Chiloé in southern Chile, set along the eastern shore of the Gulf of Corcovado. The city is recognized for its distinctive waterfront, hillside neighborhoods, and traditional wooden architecture. Its most recognizable feature is the palafitos, houses built on wooden stilts above the tidal edge, particularly around the Gamboa and Río neighborhoods.

Perched high above Burgundy’s vineyards and fields, Vézelay is defined by its winding stone streets and the great Basilica of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, a centuries-old destination for Christian pilgrims. Its Romanesque architecture, far-reaching countryside views, and enduring connection to the pilgrimage routes toward Santiago de Compostela give this small hilltop village an unusually rich sense of place.