Samarkand is one of Central Asia’s most storied cities, famed for its role as a crossroads of culture, science, and trade along the Silk Road. The heart of the city is the Registan, a grand square framed by three ornate madrasas decorated with vivid mosaics, intricate tilework, and soaring arches.

Ubud lies in the uplands of central Bali and has long been regarded as the island’s cultural and spiritual heart. Historically a center for healing and royal patronage, the town developed around temples, palaces, and traditional villages that supported dance, painting, woodcarving, and ritual life.

Hlane Royal National Park lies in northeastern Eswatini, a reserve shaped by both wildlife and cultural heritage.

Yaounde is located 18 kilometers from Yaounde Nsimalen Airport, near Central Market.

Whittier is a city in Los Angeles County, California, located southeast of downtown Los Angeles at the base of the Puente Hills.