Geneva is a cosmopolitan metropolis proud of her traditions. It is the international meeting place of many worldwide organizations including the United Nations and W.H.O. The symbol of the city, the Jet D'Eau is located on the picturesque lake which is surrounded by the splendid gardens and parks. The elegant city has an astonishing variety of boutiques and department stores filled with every imaginable item.
Skardu is a mountain town in Gilgit-Baltistan, northern Pakistan, set in a broad valley near the confluence of the Indus and Shigar rivers. It serves as an important gateway to the Karakoram and to trekking and mountaineering routes leading toward K2, Gasherbrum, and other high peaks. The town is surrounded by starkly contrasting landscapes, including dry mountain slopes, fertile valleys, turquoise lakes, and high-altitude plains.
Ojai (pronounced "Oh hi") is an Indian name generally accepted as meaning "the nest," although experts also interpret it as "moon." The valley was home to the Chumash who ascribed the east-west lying valley with mystical powers and found sanctuary in its canyons and mountains.
Ninh Binh, located about 100 kilometers south of Hanoi, offers a landscape shaped by limestone karsts, winding rivers, and flooded rice paddies. Often referred to as “Ha Long Bay on land,” the area is best explored by rowboat. At Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, boat routes pass through caves, ancient pagodas, and valleys surrounded by towering cliffs. Local rowers often use their feet to paddle, an unusual technique that surprises many first-time visitors.
El Nido is a coastal municipality in northern Palawan, Philippines, known for its limestone cliffs, turquoise lagoons, forested islands, and sheltered bays. The town sits at the northern end of the Palawan mainland, facing the Bacuit Archipelago, where numerous small islands rise from the sea. Its setting combines a compact seaside town with a large marine landscape that is explored mainly by boat.