Wuxi is an industrial and resort city located along the Da Yunha (Grand Canal). Settled some 3,000 years ago, it has long been known for its silk production. Today, Wuxi is still known for its silk industry, which has been revitalized since 1949, as well as for its high technology industries. It is also the center of a rich agricultural area.

Aït Benhaddou, located in southern Morocco along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakesh, is one of the country’s most iconic historic sites. This fortified village, or ksar, is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is admired for its striking earthen clay architecture that rises dramatically from the desert landscape.

Willamette Valley is a broad agricultural valley in northwestern Oregon, stretching between the Cascade Range and the Coast Range. The Willamette River runs through its center, while fertile farmland, wooded foothills, vineyards, orchards, and small communities fill the surrounding landscape. Portland lies at the valley’s northern end, with Salem and Eugene among its principal cities.

Nesvizh is a historic town in central Belarus known for its connection with the Radziwill family and its well-preserved architectural heritage. The town lies among low wooded landscapes and cultivated fields, with the Nesvizh Castle complex forming its principal landmark.

Haines is a charming stop in the Alaska Panhandle and a gateway to Glacier Bay National Park and Tongass National Forest.