Komodo Island is famous for its Komodo dragons, the largest lizards in the world. These remarkable creatures, which can grow up to 10 feet long, roam freely on the island, offering visitors a rare chance to watch them in their natural environment.

Potsdam, the capital of Germany’s Brandenburg state, lies just southwest of Berlin and is best known for its grand palaces, landscaped gardens, and role as a seat of Prussian royalty.

Ankara, the capital of Turkey, sits on the Anatolian plateau and reflects the country’s layered history more quietly than Istanbul, yet with equal depth.

Sapa sits high in Vietnam’s northwest mountains, shaped by French colonial planning and long-standing settlement by Hmong, Dao, and other ethnic communities.

The capital of British Columbia is Victoria, and the total area equals 366,253 square miles. This province has a truly diverse climate: everything from majestic mountains to sparse deserts to rugged coastlines can be found here.