North Conway
North Conway, located in New Hampshire’s Mount Washington Valley, has drawn visitors since the mid-19th century, when artists from the White Mountain School began painting its dramatic landscapes. Today, the area still offers scenic appeal, anchored by the towering presence of Mount Washington, the tallest peak in the northeastern U.S. Historic photographs and lithographs of North Conway hang in galleries downtown, showing just how little the iconic views have changed in over 150 years.
Trabzon
Trabzon was founded in the 7th century B.C. by Milletain colonists. On entering the city, on a green hill descending to the sea, is a well-preserved 13th century Byzantine church, now the Avasofya Museum. The walls of this church are decorated with frescoes, some of the finest examples of Byzantine craftmanship. The higher part of the city, the old quarter, inside the still extant fortifications with its timber houses, should be visited.
Wānaka
Nestled on the southern shores of its namesake lake, Wanaka is a charming resort town in New Zealand's South Island that offers a captivating blend of adventure, relaxation, and stunning natural beauty. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains and crystal-clear waters, Wanaka is an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Ostuni
Ostuni is a hilltop town in Puglia, in southern Italy, known for the whitewashed buildings of its historic center and the olive groves that surround it. The town occupies the final slopes of the Murge plateau, with the old quarter, known as La Terra, rising above the surrounding countryside. Narrow lanes, stairways, arched passages, and small squares wind between lime-covered houses, while the higher streets provide views across the olive plain toward the Adriatic Sea.
Alter do Chão
Alter do Chão is a riverside village in the Brazilian state of Pará, on the banks of the clear Tapajós River. Though part of the larger municipality of Santarém, Alter do Chão has its own rhythm and identity, known far beyond Brazil for the white-sand beaches that appear when river levels drop between July and December. One of the most famous spots is Ilha do Amor (Love Island), a sandbar just off the village shore that feels almost like a hidden world of warm water and bright sky.
