Ōhakune is a small town in New Zealand’s North Island, located at the southern edge of Tongariro National Park. It sits near the base of Mount Ruapehu, one of the country’s most active volcanoes, and serves as a gateway to alpine landscapes.
North of Sligachan the road first rises and then dips down into Portree - the main town on Skye. With its natural harbor and open perspective, Portree is a pleasant village and offers visitors a fine range of local services, accommodation and things to do.
Nestled along the stunning Sognefjord in Norway, the charming town of Olden offers a gateway to some of Scandinavia’s most breathtaking landscapes. This picturesque settlement is renowned for its proximity to the Jostedalsbreen Glacier, the largest glacier in mainland Europe.
Robin Hood's Bay is a small coastal village on the North Yorkshire coast, set within a steep-sided valley that reaches the North Sea. Its tightly packed stone cottages, narrow lanes, and winding passages descend toward a rocky shore, giving the village a distinctive layout shaped by its position between the cliffs and the sea. Robin Hood's Bay lies within the North York Moors National Park and forms part of the Yorkshire coast, with walking routes connecting it to nearby settlements and beaches.
The Gobi Desert, spanning across northern China and southern Mongolia, is one of the world’s most iconic and mysterious landscapes. Known for its vast stretches of arid plains, towering sand dunes, and rugged mountains, the Gobi offers a stark, breathtaking beauty that has captivated explorers and travelers for centuries.
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Cadillac Mountain
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Acadia National Park in Maine is home to the highest point on the United States’ East Coast. The bay side town of Bar Harbor, with its restaurants and shops, is a popular gateway to this 47,000-acre national park filled with dramatic, breathtaking scenery.
Other Popular Destinations in Maine
Portland, Maine
Dotted with lighthouses along its shoreline, Portland, Maine is a coastal gem in the northeastern United States and a veritable paradise for lovers of fresh seafood, craft breweries, and small-town charm. At the center of downtown Portland, the Old Port neighborhood boasts a number of unique and historical buildings, trendy restaurants and bars, and picturesque views of the Portland Harbor.
Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor should be any traveler's Maine priority! Drink in a view of the Atlantic Ocean from the town pier, and be sure to get some lobster at one of the excellent local restaurants. Bar Harbor, a Mount Desert Island town, is also the portal to the rugged, recreational paradise Acadia National Park, where birding, whale-watching and kayaking is the order of the day. The park's Cadillac Mountain is the highest point on America's East Coast.