Penang is an island in Malaysia that sits at the Strait of Malacca. The city here was built in the 18th century by the British as an important Asian base of operations. The island became a bustling trading hub, which motivated people from China and India to cross the seas and settle here. It's a multi-ethnic city with many different cultures flourishing, living side by side. Located in the northeastern part of Penang Island, George Town was the first British settlement in Southeast Asia. In 2008, it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The city of Zanzibar is the heart of Zanzibar, an island in Tanzania on the east coast of Africa. A trade hub for India, Arabia and Europe, in the 19th century it became a British protectorate. The protectorate ended in 1963 and the following year Zanzibar joined the United Republic of Tanzania. It's a place of diverse cultures living together in harmony. Its historic Stone Town is a World Heritage Site. The beautiful beaches in this Indian Ocean attract tourists from all over the world.

Oamaru is a town on the east coast of the South Island in New Zealand. Settled by British settlers in the 19th century, its white limestone architecture is a popular town feature. In the 1860's and 70's, the export of grain and wool began to boom. And then gold was discovered - kicking off a gold rush. Fortune seeking immigrants from both Europe and Asia descended on the town, prompting the construction of new buildings in rapid succession. These white stone structures still line the streets today.