A booming city of over 3 million, Surabaya offers many good hotels, shopping centers and entertainment. Its well stocked zoological garden include several species of Indonesian fauna like "orang utan", komodo dragon and a collection of nocturnal animals.
Moshi sits on the southern slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro in northern Tanzania, shaped by both Chagga culture and its role as a crossroads for trade and travel.
Panama City, Florida, sits along the Gulf Coast where maritime history and modern beach culture intersect. Originally tied to shipbuilding and fishing, the city developed around St. Andrews Bay, which still anchors local identity through working marinas and long-established neighborhoods.
Pulau Ubin, an island northeast of mainland Singapore, offers a glimpse into the country’s past with its preserved kampong (village) atmosphere and rustic landscapes. Unlike the modern cityscape of Singapore, Pulau Ubin retains its traditional charm, with wooden houses, coconut palms, and unpaved roads where bicycles are the main mode of transport.
Set on the Adriatic Sea, Zadar, Croatia, is a major Dalmatia historical center and a tourism magnet. Walk ancient streets, see Roman ruins and enjoy white-sand beaches.