Darjeeling sits along a ridge in the eastern Himalaya, shaped by colonial history and long-standing ties to the surrounding hills.

Chengdu, the capital of China's Sichuan Province, blends modern urban life with centuries of history. It is famous as the home of the giant panda, but its cultural significance extends far beyond wildlife.

Winnipeg sits at the meeting point of the Red and Assiniboine rivers, a location that has shaped its role as a gathering place for thousands of years. Long before it became a modern city, the area was central to Indigenous trade networks, a legacy that remains visible today through institutions like The Forks and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.

This southern Mexican state borders Guatemala. Its mountainous highlands and dense rainforest are dotted with several Mayan archaeological sites and Spanish colonial towns.

Whittier is the perfect place to explore Alaska's natural beauty, providing access to nearby Emerald Cove Trail and Portage Pass Trail as well as Chugach State Park further northwest.