San Antonio is a city where centuries-old missions, lively markets, and a strong sense of place come together in unexpected ways. At the heart of it all is the Alamo, the former Spanish mission that became a symbol of Texas independence after the pivotal 1836 battle. Beyond its landmarks, San Antonio thrives through its neighborhoods. The River Walk weaves through downtown, lined with restaurants, shops, and galleries.

Madagascar, the world’s fourth-largest island, lies off the southeastern coast of Africa and is renowned for its extraordinary biodiversity and unique landscapes. Its rainforests, spiny deserts, and highland plateaus provide habitats for species found nowhere else on Earth.

Tucked between Jordan's sandstone cliffs in the southwestern desert, Petra was carved directly into rose-colored rock more than 2,000 years ago. Visitors approaching through the narrow gorge known as the Siq are rewarded with their first glimpse of Al-Khazneh, the Treasury, a towering facade that seems to appear from another world.

Lihue, the main town on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, blends administrative importance with island charm. As the county seat, it’s the hub of government and commerce, but it also serves as the welcoming gateway for travelers arriving at Lihue Airport or through its nearby harbor.

Whitehorse, the capital of Canada’s Yukon Territory, sits along the Yukon River and serves as the cultural, economic, and transportation heart of the North. Its history is closely tied to the Klondike Gold Rush of the late 1890s, when prospectors passed through the area on their way to Dawson City.