Jeonju-si, in South Korea’s North Jeolla Province, is widely associated with preservation rather than spectacle. The city’s identity is closely tied to its role as a former provincial capital during the Joseon Dynasty and as the birthplace of the royal Yi family.
Pokhara, nestled in central Nepal, sits at the base of the Annapurna mountain range and has long served as both a rest stop for trekkers and a destination in its own right. What sets Pokhara apart is the rare opportunity to see 8,000-meter peaks like Machapuchare (Fishtail) and Annapurna I reflected in the calm waters of Phewa Lake. Early mornings are often the clearest, with boat rides offering peaceful views of snow-capped peaks mirrored in the lake.
Abha, the capital of Saudi Arabia’s Asir Province, is a scenic mountain city set nearly 2,200 meters (7,200 feet) above sea level in the Sarawat Mountains. Known for its mild climate, lush green hills, and misty peaks, it stands in striking contrast to the country’s desert landscapes.
Ogden, city, seat of Weber County, northern Utah, at the confluence of the Ogden and Weber rivers, near Salt Lake City; incorporated 1851. It is an industrial and transportation center. Major manufactures include aerospace equipment, high-technology products, and motor-vehicle products. Construction, tourism, Hill Air Force Base, and the Ogden Defense Depot are of economic importance. Ogden is the site of Weber State University (1889); the Ogden Tabernacle and Temple; the Daughters of Utah Pione
Mexico City sits on the high plateau of central Mexico, layered with more than seven centuries of history and culture. Built atop the ruins of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlán, the city reflects a continuous dialogue between Indigenous foundations, Spanish colonial influence, and modern urban life.
Hanalei is located on the North central coast of Kauai Island. Near the head of Hanalei Bay, the village is in scenic and fertile Hanalei or Hanohano Valley, one of the states few rice producing regions.
Missionaries arrived at the site in 1834, and Mission Home was built and furnished with materials brought aboard Cape Horn. The Waioli Mission, now used as a community center, combines the strakness of a New England clapboard house with Hawaiian details such as lanais, wide eaves, and long slopping roof lines.
Lumahai Beach, located on the west, is a noted beauty spot.