Qingdao, also Tsingtao or Ch'ing-tao, Shandong Province, eastern China. It is a major naval base, an industrial center, and a port on the Yellow Sea at the entrance to sheltered Jiaozhou Bay. The port, which rarely freezes over, serves the industrialized northern China Plain and was expanded in 1976 to include an oil terminal for large tankers on Huang Island. The leading manufactures of the city include textiles, railroad equipment, rubber goods, fertilizer, and chemicals.

Boppard, the pearl of the Rhein, gets its nickname from the fact that it is situated on part of a horse-shoe ben in the Rhein, resembling a pearl in an oyster shell. This bend is one of the most severe anywhere on the Rhein, so much so that the town frontage faces due north while the vineyards, one the same band face due south. The bend is also known as the "bendiest bend on the Rhein."

Armação dos Búzios, or Búzios, a small peninsula just a few hours from Rio de Janeiro, is known for its striking coastline, relaxed atmosphere, and vibrant cultural scene. Once a quiet fishing village, it rose to international attention in the 1960s when French actress Brigitte Bardot visited and fell in love with its laid-back lifestyle. The region is famous for its more than 20 beaches, each with its own personality.

Sitka is a coastal community on Baranof Island in Southeast Alaska, set between the forested slopes of the Alexander Archipelago and the waters of Sitka Sound. The city has a compact waterfront setting surrounded by temperate rainforest, islands, mountains, and productive marine waters. Sitka's location gives it a strong connection to fishing, boating, wildlife, and outdoor recreation, while its streets and historic buildings reflect both Tlingit and Russian influences.

Pisa, Italy, is more than just its world-famous Leaning Tower; it's a city where history, art, and culture intersect to create a fascinating experience for visitors. The Leaning Tower, part of the Piazza dei Miracoli or Square of Miracles, is an architectural wonder that draws millions each year. Built as a bell tower for the adjacent Pisa Cathedral, its unintended tilt has become a global icon.