Sucre, Bolivia’s constitutional capital, is a city steeped in history and colonial charm. Founded in the 16th century by the Spanish, it played a pivotal role in South America’s independence movements, earning its place as the birthplace of the Bolivian Republic.

Albany is the capital of the state of New York. Albany is noted for the Empire State Plaza, which houses government buildings and the New York State Museum.

Founded in 1781, it is the capital of Vermont. With a population just over 8,000, it is one of the smallest state capitals.

Espiritu Santo, one of the largest islands of Vanuatu off the east coast of Australia, is a popular destination for divers. Famous Champagne Beach, as one might guess from the name, offers crystal clear waters and powdery white sands, while the western side of the island is dotted with caves to explore and reefs team with marine life just offshore.

The Kanmon Straits are a narrow waterway in Japan that separates the island of Honshu from Kyushu and connects the Sea of Japan with the Seto Inland Sea.