Poznań is one of Poland’s major cities and the historic capital of the Greater Poland region, set on the Warta River. Its identity is closely linked to the beginnings of the Polish state, while its modern character reflects its importance as a center for business, education, culture, and trade fairs. The Old Market Square forms the heart of the historic center, with colorful townhouses surrounding the Renaissance Town Hall.

Tongatapu, the main island of Tonga, is where tradition, history, and the South Pacific’s natural world intersect in quiet and unexpected ways. As the political and cultural center of the Kingdom of Tonga, it is home to the capital city, Nukuʻalofa, as well as ancient royal burial grounds, dramatic coastal blowholes, and friendly villages where daily life unfolds slowly.

Mist, research stations, and penguins are just a few of the things that define the South Shetland Islands, an archipelago off the coast of Antarctica. These 11 Antarctic islands, most notably King George Island, have served as a base for researchers from Chile, Argentina, and a variety of other countries. The archipelago has also become a popular cruise destination for tourists to the Antarctic region.

This island is Australia's third largest, only a short flight or ferry trip from the mainland. The abundance of native flora and fauna are unthreatened due to its remoteness. Sea lions basking in the sun and penguins promenading are a spectacle to see. PirKangaroo Island, often described as Australia’s "Galápagos," is a wildlife sanctuary and nature lover's paradise located off the coast of South Australia.

Malacca, also known as Melaka, sits along Malaysia’s west coast and is one of Southeast Asia’s most historically layered cities.