Panajachel, on the shores of Guatemala’s Lake Atitlán, is a vibrant town framed by volcanic peaks and the shimmering waters of one of the world’s most picturesque lakes.
The quaint village of St. Paul De Vence is situated on top of a hill overlooking the beautiful countryside. This medieval, walled town offers historic buildings, hidden alleyways, museums and many specialty shops.
Hovden is part of Setesdal, a region recognized for its distinctive Norwegian folk traditions and strong rural identity. Music and dance are especially important, with the Setesdal tradition of playing the hardingfele fiddle and munnharpe jaw harp included on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. The area also has a long connection with metalworking. The Hovden Museum of Iron Production presents a reconstructed iron-smelting facility and explains how local ore was processed using charcoal.
Mombasa, Kenya’s vibrant coastal city, offers a blend of rich history, diverse cultures, and stunning beaches. As Kenya's second-largest city and its principal port, Mombasa has been a crucial crossroads for trade and culture for centuries. The historic Fort Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage site, stands as a testament to the city's colonial past.
Yellowstone National Park, America's first national park, stands as a stunning testament to nature’s raw power and beauty. Located primarily in Wyoming, with portions extending into Montana and Idaho, Yellowstone offers visitors a chance to witness incredible geothermal wonders, such as the famous Old Faithful geyser that faithfully erupts every 60 to 110 minutes.
The continent lying mainly within the Antarctic Cirle with the South Pole approximately at its center. The Antarctic Treaty of 1959, signed by 12 countries prohibits military activities and promotes the exchange of scientific information. No one country rules or has a permanent settlement on the continent, although many have claims to areas. The land mass is covered by ice with an average thickness of 1 mile.
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Antarctica
No place on Earth quite compares to Antarctica, this stunning and vast continent is cold and windy, containing 90% of the ice in the world. Those who brave a visit here are rewarded with beautiful glaciers that must be seen to be believed, and a vast array of wildlife such as whales, penguins, Arctic foxes and seals.
Drake Passage
Drake Passage is a stretch of ocean between Cape Horn at the southern tip of South America and the South Shetland Islands near Antarctica. It connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and is widely known for rough seas, powerful currents, and rapidly changing weather.