Connecticut may be one of the smallest states in the U.S., but it packs in more variety than many places twice its size. From classic New England villages and coastal towns to modern cities with thriving food and arts scenes, Connecticut surprises visitors with its contrasts. Each season brings a different reason to visit from the brilliant fall foliage and snowy town greens to spring festivals and sunny beach days on the Long Island Sound.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest metropolis, is a dynamic hub where history, culture, and commerce intersect. Formerly known as Saigon, the city reflects layers of its past, from French colonial architecture to markets and historic districts that capture the energy of daily life.

A major industrial area in the Loire Valley, it is an ancient city and was often visited in pilgrimages to pay homage to the tomb of St. Martin, a former bishop of Tours.

The lake is approximately 720 acres, with about twenty-one miles of shoreline. National Geographic has called Lake Lure one of the most beautiful man-made lakes in the world.

Malolotja Nature Reserve, often referred to as Malolotja National Park, lies in the northwestern highlands of Eswatini, close to the South African border. Covering more than 18,000 hectares, it protects one of the country’s largest areas of mountain wilderness, with rolling grasslands, deep valleys, wetlands, woodland, and mistbelt forest.