Mannheim
This city, which started as a modest fishing village, now offers plenty of modern German charm. The extensive public transportation makes it a perfect home base for seeing nearby attractions such as Heidelberg. Mannheim is known for its many pretzel stands, so make sure you indulge in one of these delicious treats before you leave!
Elafonisi
Elafonisi is a coastal area in southwestern Crete, known for a shallow lagoon, pale sand mixed with pink shell fragments, and a narrow sandy crossing to a small offshore island. The beach lies within a protected Natura 2000 landscape that supports sea lilies, rare plants, seabirds, and other wildlife.
Gallipoli
Most people visit Gallipoli for the chilling, contemplative sites of Anzac Cove and Lone Pine Cemetery. To honor the 500,000 soldiers who lost their lives at battle here, this peninsula was made into a National Park.
João Pessoa
João Pessoa is the capital of Paraíba on Brazil’s northeastern coast, with an urban landscape that extends from the historic center to a long Atlantic waterfront. Its beaches include Tambaú, Manaíra, Cabo Branco, and Bessa, while the Sanhauá River borders the older part of the city. João Pessoa is also known for its abundant public greenery, including parks, tree-lined areas, and the Jardim Botânico Benjamim Maranhão.
Kokerboomwoud
The Quiver Tree Forest, located just outside the town of Keetmanshoop in southern Namibia, is one of the country's most captivating natural wonders. This unique forest is home to hundreds of towering quiver trees (Aloe dichotoma), some of which are estimated to be over 200 years old. These trees, named after the San people who used their hollowed-out branches as quivers for arrows, are an iconic symbol of Namibia's arid landscape.
