Raglan, on New Zealand’s North Island, is a coastal town that has earned international renown for its surf culture while retaining a bohemian, community-centered spirit.

Takayama, located in Japan’s mountainous Gifu Prefecture, is a city where traditional culture and natural beauty are remarkably well preserved.

Guadalcanal, the largest island in the Solomon Islands, offers a captivating blend of history, natural beauty, and vibrant culture. This Pacific paradise is most famously known as the site of a pivotal World War II battle, where Allied forces fought fiercely against Japanese troops. Visitors can explore this rich history at the Vilu War Museum, which houses relics, artifacts, and memorials that bring the island's past to life.

Astoria, Oregon is the state's oldest city. Located on the Columbia River near the Pacific Ocean, Astoria is rich in history, including fishing, canning and the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Winnipeg, the capital of Manitoba, sits at the meeting point of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers. The city’s cultural landscape is broad and bold, Winnipeg being home to the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, one of the oldest ballet companies in North America, and the Winnipeg Art Gallery, which houses the world’s largest public collection of contemporary Inuit art.