Kobe, Japan is a beautiful port city renowned for its historic shrines, botanical gardens, hot springs, and marbled Kobe beef. Highlights of this Japanese retreat include Ikuta Shrine, thought to be one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines, Kobe Nunobiki Herb Botanical Gardens, Mount Rokkō, and Arima Onsen, a popular hot springs resort surrounded by Japanese maple trees.

As the second largest city in Serbia, Novi Sad is not only an important industrial and financial center, but a vibrant, friendly destination with a liberal vibe and plenty of attractions for visitors. Novi Sad is also the home of EXIT festival, one of the best annual music events in Europe.

Kodiak Island's primary city, Kodiak is among seven communities on the island. All transportation, whether by ferryboat or aircraft, goes through here.

Nestled at the confluence of the Stikine and Wrangell Rivers, Wrangell, Alaska, offers a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. This charming city, with its rich Tlingit heritage and historic sites, is an ideal destination for those seeking an authentic Alaskan experience.

Lyttelton is the largest settlement on Lyttelton Harbour, an inlet on the northwestern side of Banks Peninsula, and provides a frequent landing spot to those who are Christchurch bound.