On the North Platte River in north central Wyoming, Casper has been the center for much of the oil industry in the State.

Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, has long served as a cultural and trade crossroads in the Andaman Sea. Centuries ago, it was a stopover for merchants trading tin, spices, and textiles, with influences from Chinese, Portuguese, Indian, and Malay travelers still reflected in the island’s architecture and cuisine. Inland, the Khao Phra Thaeo Wildlife Sanctuary protects rainforest habitat home to gibbons, civets, and exotic birds.

Nearly 80% of the city was destroyed in WWII. It is now known for its many museums, including the Museum of Tapestry, the Brothers Grimm Museum and Fredericianum Museum.

Grands Tetons offer many opportunities for hiking climbing, rafting and other outdoor sports. There are also many relaxing activities around the lake or indoors.

Okaukuejo is a settlement and rest camp in the southern part of Etosha National Park, serving as an important administrative and tourism center for the protected area. It lies near the park’s southern entrance and is surrounded by the open plains, salt pans, and dry savanna that define central Etosha. The area is particularly known for its permanent waterhole, where wildlife gathers when water is scarce.