Mahé Island is the largest and most culturally central island in the Seychelles, home to the capital city of Victoria and the majority of the country’s population.

Gotland, Sweden’s largest island, sits in the Baltic Sea and feels like a world of its own. Its main town, Visby, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Northern Europe. Surrounded by a 3.5-kilometer stone wall with original towers still intact, Visby once served as a key Hanseatic trading hub. Visitors can walk along cobbled streets lined with rose-covered cottages, explore Gothic church ruins, and climb up the city wall for views over the harbor.

Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, lies at the crossroads of Central Asia and has long been a hub of culture, trade, and political life. Its history stretches back over two millennia, shaped by Persian, Mongol, and Russian influences.

Cody, Wyoming, is a gateway to the American West, known for its connection to the legendary Buffalo Bill Cody and the pioneering spirit of the region.

Lyttelton is the largest settlement on Lyttelton Harbour, an inlet on the northwestern side of Banks Peninsula, and provides a frequent landing spot to those who are Christchurch bound.