Gaze in awe at the majestic beauty of Icelandic fjords in Isafjordur, a small and remote fishing village on the coast of Iceland. Once a hub for maritime activities, Isafjordur is now a cultural center and offers a variety of museums to immerse you in the culture and history of the region.

Situated on the north coast of the Snæfellsnes peninsula between a mountain range and the sea is the small town of Grundarfjordur, Iceland. Though certainly now the most well-known town on the peninsula, its nearby mountain Kirkjufell ("church mountain" in Icelandic) is perhaps Iceland's most famous.

Keauhou, located on the Kona Coast of Hawai‘i Island, is recognized as the birthplace of King Kamehameha III, and many nearby sites still reflect its royal past.

Tennessee welcomes visitors with a rhythm that shifts from Appalachian mountain towns to Memphis blues clubs, all while telling stories that have shaped the American experience. In East Tennessee, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the country, known for its mist-covered peaks, preserved log cabins, and seasonal displays of wildflowers and fireflies.

British influences are quite evident in Victoria, from afternoon tea times to elegant Victorian architecture. This capital of British Columbia on Vancouver Island provides ample outdoor recreation, with its public parks and access to both the ocean and wilderness. Cyclists will be right at home here, as Victoria boasts a seemingly endless number of bike paths for exploring.