Cambridge, Massachusetts, sits across the Charles River from Boston and is known for its universities, historic neighborhoods, research institutions, and distinctive network of public squares. Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology give the city an international academic profile, while areas such as Harvard Square, Central Square, Kendall Square, and Inman Square each have their own mix of shops, restaurants, cultural venues, and businesses.

Flåm is a charming village nestled in the breathtaking fjords of Norway. Highlights include the Flåm Railway Museum, Fretheimshaugane park, and Otternes Bygdetun, a remote farm dating back to the 18th century.

Hol Chan Marine Reserve lies off the southern coast of Ambergris Caye, near San Pedro in northern Belize. The protected area covers coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangroves, and channels that form part of the Belize Barrier Reef. Its name comes from the Maya words for “little channel,” referring to a natural break in the reef that allows water to move between the Caribbean Sea and the shallow lagoon.

Grímsey is a small island in the Arctic Ocean, about 40 kilometers off the north coast of Iceland and the only part of the country crossed by the Arctic Circle. The island covers roughly 5.3 square kilometers and has a small settlement centered around its harbor. Fishing remains important to local life, while tourism has become another source of activity.

Kinosaki Onsen is a resort area best known for its hot springs (onsen) as well as its charming, nostalgic atmosphere: guests of the local ryokans (traditional Japanese inns) stroll between the seven public onsen wearing yukata (literally translated as "bathing cloth," a casual version of the kimono) and geta (wooden sandals).