Bahrain

By Christian J. Lynch The Kingdom of Bahrain is a small archipelago of 33 islands, with the largest being Bahrain Island, but contains cultural and...
The capital of Pakistan was moved to Islamabad in 1967. As a planned city, Islamabad runs along a grid system, flanked by the Margalla Hills in the background.

Islamabad

The capital of Pakistan was moved to Islamabad in 1967. As a planned city, Islamabad runs along a grid system, flanked by the Margalla...
An aerial view of Wuhan at night. Photo by Hrui

Wuhan

By Jeffrey Lakshas and Christopher Green Wuhan, the capital of Hubei Province and home to 12 million people, is located in China’s heartland. Sometimes called the “Chicago of China” for its similar geographic location...
The Perth skyline during sunset. Photo by Opailin

Perth

Building lights from Perth’s modern skyline reflect off the Swan River at dusk. Photo by Opailin By Elena Augustine and Hayley Roman The United States’ relationship...

Strasbourg

By Isaac D. Pacheco In the summer of 1918, Allied Forces fighting in World War I launched one of the largest military operations in modern...
A stitched 360-degree panorama shows the Bosporus separating the European (foreground) and Asian (background left center) sides of Istanbul as seen from Galata Tower.

Istanbul

Story and photos by Isaac D. Pacheco Istanbul’s prominence as a trading hub and cultural crossroads stretches back to antiquity thanks to its strategic location...
A beautiful nighttime cityscape of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Photo by Adznano3

Riyadh

By Ann Mangold and Chris Sorensen Ask most staff members of Embassy Riyadh to describe their posting to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and you...
Dawn breaks over downtown Montréal as seen from atop the city’s eponymous peak, Mount Royal. Photo by Isaac D. Pacheco

Montréal

Dawn breaks over downtown Montréal as seen from atop the city's eponymous peak, Mount Royal. Photo by Isaac D. Pacheco By Liz Ategou Canada’s provinces are...
An aerial view of Colonia on the island of Yap in the Federated States of Micronesia. Photo by tank200bar

Federated States of Micronesia

Opening photo: An aerial view of Colonia on the island of Yap in the Federated States of Micronesia. Photo by tank200bar By Andrew Posner Just north...
Consulate General Quebec City staff members gather in front of the consulate building on a beautiful fall afternoon in Vieux Quebec. Photo by Isaac D. Pacheco

Québec City

Above: Consulate General Québec City staff members gather in front of the consulate building on a beautiful fall afternoon in Vieux Québec. Photo by...