Tokyo's Ginza is an upscale shopping, dining and entertainment district lined with department stores and luxury boutiques. The fashion capital of Japan, Ginza is upbeat with a fascinating history. 17th century Ginza was modeled after a Go board with its districts laid out in a grid pattern and crosswalks dividing the streets at regular intervals. This layout still remains. Famous for its spectacular, cutting-edge window displays, Ginza features a yearly show window contest. Each one is a work of art.

Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam's largest commercial center. The city has seen many changes throughout its history. In 1859 French forces occupied the town. In 1954, Viet Minh revolutionaries led by Ho Chi Minh defeated the French, which solidified the end of French rule in Indochina and led to the division of Vietnam to North and South. In 1975, the revolutionaries took over Saigon, and the War came to an end. Saigon was renamed Ho Chi Minh City, adopting the name of the hero of Vietnamese independence.

Hobart is a port city located in the center of Tasmania, an island south of Australia. Established by the British in the 19th century, it's a city with a rich and intriguing history. Its residents are known for honoring tradition, but they also live in the now. Tasmania has an abundance of wildlife, flora and fauna. It's based in a temperate region, which means the species do not migrate much, so there are a number of animals unique to Tasmania, such as the wombat, echidnas and Tasmanian devil.