The capital of Hunan Province in central China, north of Guilin. Founded over 5000 years ago, it has long been a major cultural and educational center. Mao Zedung lived here and attended school.
Taitung is a city on Taiwan’s southeastern coast, backed by the Central and Coastal Mountain Ranges and facing the Pacific Ocean. Its setting gives the city a distinctive relationship with both mountains and sea, while a slower pace of development has preserved broad open spaces and coastal landscapes.
El Salvador, the smallest country in Central America, carries a big presence with its blend of history, culture, and dramatic landscapes. Known as the “Land of Volcanoes,” it has more than twenty within its borders, some of which remain active and shape the country’s terrain.
Borjomi sits high in the center of Georgia, in a long valley along the Borjomula River surrounded by forested mountains. For centuries its mineral springs have drawn people to the region, but it wasn’t until the 1800s that the water became known to the wider world when Russian officers stationed here shared its crisp, naturally fizzy taste and believed health-boosting properties with visitors.
Le Havre is a captivating port city in Normandy, France where the English Channel meets the Seine River. Having evolved from a small fishing village into a bustling maritime hub, it is a blend of rich history, modern architecture, and stunning natural beauty. The city's historic roots are especially evident in landmarks such as the Graville Abbey, one of the oldest monuments in the area, and the impressive St. Joseph's Church, a modern architectural marvel designed by Auguste Perret.