Gokyo is a small settlement high in Nepal’s Khumbu region, set beside a chain of turquoise glacial lakes beneath the Himalaya. Its significance is closely tied to trans-Himalayan trade routes and to Sherpa culture, which has adapted over generations to life at extreme altitude.

Juneau's majestic sprawl and abundance of nature set it apart from most capital cities in America. Tourists arrive via air or water, many coming in on cruise ships.

Mount Fuji rises above central Japan as both a physical landmark and a cultural symbol, long associated with pilgrimage, art, and seasonal ritual.

Copper River, Alaska's fourth largest river travels from the dry interior climate to the temperate rainforest along Prince William Sound.

Chuuk, one of the four states of the Federated States of Micronesia, is best known for its vast lagoon which is one of the largest enclosed lagoons in the world. But what sets Chuuk apart is what lies beneath those calm blue waters: an entire underwater fleet of sunken warships, aircraft, and submarines left from World War II. Often called the "Ghost Fleet of Truk Lagoon," these wrecks make Chuuk a global destination for experienced divers.