On the Canadian border where Lake Huron and Lake Superior meet, a canal built in 1895 still is used to have boats bypass the rapids of the St. Mary's river.

Albufeira, perched on Portugal’s Algarve coast, combines the charm of a traditional fishing village with the vibrancy of a seaside resort. Its whitewashed buildings tumble down hillsides toward golden beaches and turquoise waters, creating one of the most picturesque coastal scenes in southern Europe.

Kazakhstan, the world’s ninth-largest country, offers travelers a striking mix of sweeping steppe landscapes, modern cities, and deep-rooted nomadic traditions.

A lesser-known river port in the Mekong Delta, Sa Dec was once the capital of Dong Thap province of southern Vietnam. Today, it is best known for its flower gardens and authentic bustling market. The city is also famous as the setting for French writer Marguerite Duras' 1984 novel, The Lover, and its 1991 film adaptation of the same name.

Located along the James River, Richmond offers historic areas dealing with the early years of America.