Yangon, Myanmar’s largest city, blends colonial heritage, cultural diversity, and spiritual landmarks. Once the country’s capital, it remains the economic and cultural hub, with lively markets, tree-lined avenues, and historic buildings that reflect its layered past under British, Burmese, and regional influences.

Popular golf resort on the coast of northeast South Carolina.

Gaborone, the vibrant capital of Botswana, offers a unique blend of modernity and tradition, making it an increasingly popular destination for travelers seeking an African city adventure. Founded in 1966, this city is relatively young but holds immense significance as the political and economic heart of Botswana.

Fort Myers is a city on Florida’s southwest Gulf Coast, located along the Caloosahatchee River near its entrance to the Gulf of Mexico. The city combines a historic downtown, riverfront parks, residential neighborhoods, and access to beaches and coastal islands. Its location makes waterways central to recreation, with boating, fishing, kayaking, and wildlife viewing available on the river and nearby Gulf waters. Fort Myers is also known for the winter estates of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford.

Upolu is the more populated of Samoa’s two main islands and is home to Apia, the country’s capital and principal urban center. The island stretches from volcanic mountains in the interior to a deeply indented coastline of bays, beaches, and coral reefs. Lush vegetation covers much of the landscape, with villages, plantations, and gardens occupying the lower slopes and coastal areas.