Barranquilla sits near the mouth of the Magdalena River on Columbia's Caribbean side. It is a major seaport and a center of commerce, but everyone breaks loose for four days in February for one of the liveliest carnivals outside of Rio.

Bellevue is a city on the eastern shore of Lake Washington, directly across the lake from Seattle and framed by the Cascade Mountains to the east. It combines a dense, modern downtown with residential neighborhoods, wooded parks, wetlands, and waterfront areas.

Raiatea's laid-back atmosphere and warm hospitality make it a wonderful place to unwind and soak in the peaceful rhythms of Polynesian life.

Nova Scotia covers an area of 21,425 sq. miles, and Halifax is the capital. This is an area rich in history — Gaelic is still spoken here in some areas by descendants of the early settlers. The coast is peppered with fishing villages, and inland the climate boasts sprawling valleys and rocky headlands.

Ulleri is a small village in Nepal, located in the Annapurna region along the popular trekking route to Ghorepani and Poon Hill. It has traditionally served as a resting point for trekkers and local traders, with stone-paved streets and terraced fields reflecting centuries of Himalayan agricultural life.