Sokcho-si is a coastal city in northeastern South Korea where the East Sea meets rugged mountains, giving it a maritime and outdoor character.

Located in Nantucket Sound and the Atlantic, it is a small island off Cape Cod. It was a whaling center, but now is popular as a tourist destination and fishing area.

Once the commercial center of the ancient world, Ephesus is an archaeological splendor and an essential stop on any visit to Turkey. The city, whose wealth and patronage support its splendid architectural program, was dedicated to the goddess Artemis.

Abu Simbel, in southern Egypt near the border with Sudan, is one of the most awe-inspiring archaeological sites of the ancient world. Built during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II in the 13th century BCE, the twin temples were carved directly into the sandstone cliffs overlooking the Nile. The Great Temple, with its four colossal statues of Ramses II seated at the entrance, was designed not only to honor the pharaoh but also to project his power to neighboring Nubia.

A resort town with a 14th century castle that has a magnificent view of the Danube Bend and the Borzsony Mountains.