Burkina Faso
Who would have thought, back in the tumultuous coup and counter coup days of the 1970s, that Burkina Faso would become the cultural darling of West Africa? Unlikely as it seems, Burkina Faso has become the Utah of West Africa, hosting a biennial film festival that rivals the Sundance Film Festival for cultural clout. When it's not hosting film festivals, it's busy organizing its other biennial cultural festival.
State College
State College, borough, Centre County, central Pennsylvania, in the Nittany Valley; incorporated 1896. Situated in a fertile farm area, it is chiefly residential and has research and development firms producing electrical and electronic equipment, ceramic chips, and computer soft-ware. Other products include printed materials and chemicals. The Christopher Columbus family chapel, moved from Spain in 1919, is locat-ed nearby. The community, settled in 1859, is named for Pennsylvania State College
Skagway
This small yet charming city in Alaska's panhandle is a throwback to the gold rush era. Skagway is a well-preserved part of Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park.
Dawes Glacier
Dawes Glacier is a tidewater glacier in Endicott Arm, a deep fjord branching from the waters of southeastern Alaska’s Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness. The glacier descends from the Coast Mountains toward the head of the fjord, where ice meets seawater at a broad calving face. Towering mountains, steep cliffs, waterfalls, and dense coastal forest surround the fjord, creating a dramatic setting that is best experienced from the water.
Vang Vieng
Vang Vieng, nestled along the banks of the Nam Song River in central Laos, is an adventurer's paradise surrounded by stunning limestone karsts and verdant landscapes. Known for its laid-back atmosphere and natural beauty, this small town has transformed from a backpacker haven into a more sophisticated destination offering a mix of adventure, relaxation, and cultural experiences.
