Dover, Delaware, USA

Delaware, the last-created of the British colonies, became the First State in the Union when it ratified the country's new Constitution on this date in 1787. Although the capitol itself recalls colonial times in its architecture, it is entirely 20th century. Recognize it on the U.S. postage stamp below? [2018]

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

The place name Honolulu comes from the Polynesian language. It means what you see here: a "sheltered harbor." Most visitors don't really expect such a vertical downtown overlooking that harbor, but using high-rise development to increase density means that nearby shorelines can remain undeveloped open space resources. [2011]

St. Albans, Vermont, USA

From the  news last week: Cemeteries in the U.S. are filling up faster than they should. The death rate is increasing and life expectancy is declining for the second year in a row. Cancer mortality rates continue to fall, but all other major causes of death are increasing, especially suicide and drug overdose deaths. Worried? You should be. [2011]

Greensburg, Indiana, USA

Today is not the 100th anniversary of Geographically Yours, but it is the 100th mensiversary! Can you believe 100 months have passed since the first picture appeared? "Thanks for sharing your journeys with us!" Isn't that what you would like to say to the shadowy figure (see him?) whose camera has been documenting people and places for more than 50 years? [2014]

Rome, Italy

If that fountain could talk! First, it would tell the story of how the neighborhood has changed since the well fount first appeared on the landscape. Second, it would invite all wayfarers to stop and have a drink. There was a time when every section of town had a fountain, and every fountain was the only source of drinking water for residents. [2002]

Waiheke Island, New Zealand

Waiheke is a real island: no bridges or causeways to the mainland. That makes it the perfect place to get away and relax (especially with so many beaches), or perhaps to live. These parents may be employed in the local service economy, but at least one might commute daily to a job in Auckland, a short ferry-ride away. [2006]

Panama City, Panama

The Chinese have a long history in Panama, and they still keep coming.  In fact, 5 percent of the country's population is of Chinese origin. By comparison, indigenous peoples comprise 12 percent of the population. Panamanians: both. Hispanics: neither. [2017]