Sapa sits high in Vietnam’s northwest mountains, shaped by French colonial planning and long-standing settlement by Hmong, Dao, and other ethnic communities.

Leknes sits in the heart of Norway’s Lofoten Islands, a small town shaped more by geography than by long urban history.

Minneapolis stands out with its unexpected blend of urban energy and freshwater calm. Built along the banks of the Mississippi River, the city has grown from a flour-milling powerhouse into a hub of creativity, design, and culture. At the heart of downtown, the Mill City Museum, housed inside the ruins of what was once the world’s largest flour mill, offers hands-on exhibits that bring Minneapolis’s industrial past to life. Just outside, the Stone Arch Bridge spans the river with sweeping views

Sognefjord stretches over 200 kilometers into Norway’s mountainous interior, making it the country’s longest and deepest fjord.

Oregon invites travelers to experience landscapes and stories that shift dramatically from one region to the next. In the south, Crater Lake National Park holds the title of deepest lake in the U.S., formed inside the remains of an ancient volcano. With its intense blue color and dramatic cliffs, the lake draws visitors year-round for hiking, snowshoeing, or simply standing in awe.