Loen is a small village at the innermost end of Nordfjord in Stryn municipality, western Norway, where steep mountains, deep valleys, and glacier-fed lakes meet the fjord. The village sits beneath Mount Hoven and Skåla, with forested slopes rising sharply from the water. Its location provides easy access to both the fjord and the Lodalen valley, making the landscape unusually varied within a short distance.
Aveiro, often called the "Venice of Portugal," enchants visitors with its picturesque canals, brightly painted boats called moliceiros, and Art Nouveau architecture. Located on the northern coast of Portugal, Aveiro offers a charming blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Glide along its tranquil waterways on a moliceiro ride, once used to harvest seaweed but now a peaceful way to admire the city’s colorful façades and iconic architecture. These boats, decorated with vibrant, humorous pa
Jamestown is the capital and main settlement of St. Helena, a remote British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic. The town lies in a narrow valley opening onto the sea, with steep volcanic cliffs rising on both sides and historic buildings lining the main streets. Its compact centre contains many surviving structures associated with the island’s East India Company heritage, reflecting Jamestown’s former role as an important mid-Atlantic port.
Lead’s Main Street reflects its long history with places that invite people to explore local life beyond mining. The Black Hills Mining Museum offers displays of mining tools, machinery and a simulated underground mine experience that brings to life how miners worked the Black Hills over generations. Along the same street, galleries, cafés and historic buildings make for pleasant stops between deeper dives into the past.
Lefkada, an island in the Ionian Sea, is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and vibrant local culture. Connected to the mainland by a bridge, this Greek island offers a unique blend of sandy beaches, lush landscapes, and charming towns. Visitors are often drawn to Lefkada's world-famous beaches, such as Porto Katsiki and Egremni, which boast crystal-clear waters and dramatic cliffs. These beaches are perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and water sports, making Lefkada a haven for beach lover
The Makena area has one of the most beautiful shorelines in South Maui, it is also home to a world class golf course and some of the major resorts on Maui. Makena is also adjacent to one of the more remote areas of Maui, the La Perouse Bay are, the end of the road for the South side.
Makena also boasts one of the last largest undeveloped beaches on Maui, Makena Beach (Big Beach) and one of the most picturesque beaches on Maui, Little Beach, which is also an unofficial clothing optional beach. There is wonderful diving, kayaking, and snorkeling off any beach in Makena. The major beaches of Makena are Palauea, Makena Landing, Maluaka, Onouli, Little and Big Beach, and the Ahihi-Keanau and LaPerouse reserves.
Most of these beaches do not have hotels around them and are very clean and peaceful. The resorts that are in the area are the Makena Surf and the Maui Prince, the Prince being 'the last resort' on the South side.
Other Popular Destinations in Hawaii
Honolulu, Oahu
Honolulu, the capital of Hawaiʻi and the largest city in the Pacific, blends the energy of a major urban center with the deep roots of Native Hawaiian culture. Set on the island of Oʻahu, it’s home to iconic beaches, royal history, and a rhythm all its own. This sunny capital city is the main portal to the larger Hawaiian archipelago, and the perfect base for exploring Oahu.
Kona, Hawaii
Kona started as King Kamehameha I's government seat, and is now a popular tourist destination with key landmarks like Hulihee Palace, as well as coffee farms, shopping and dining.