Sapporo, (säp-pô´rô), capital of Hokkaido prefecture, SW Hokkaido, Japan. One of Japan's most rapidly growing urban centers, Sapporo is famous for its annual snow festival. It was the site of the 1972 winter Olympics.

Mali, located in West Africa, is a country with deep cultural roots and a history that stretches back to some of the most powerful empires in Africa.

It's the largest of the three U.S. Virgin Islands, lying 40 miles south of St. Thomas and St. John. While its history is laced with tales of pirates and privateers, the island today maintains a slower, more quiet pace than its sisters to the north.

Stonehenge, one of the world's most iconic prehistoric monuments, stands proudly on the Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England. This enigmatic stone circle, believed to have been constructed between 3000 BC and 2000 BC, has captivated archaeologists, historians, and travelers alike for centuries.

Marathon, located near the center of the Florida Keys, is a vibrant island city known for its fishing, boating, and tropical charm. Nestled between Key Largo and Big Pine Key, Marathon is surrounded by clear waters, coral reefs, and sandy beaches, making it a prime destination for water-based recreation.