Gibraltar is located in southern tip of Spain, on a tiny peninsula. It is governed by the British and named after the Rock of Gibraltar, which is located on its east side. The territory is mainly used as a shipping port, and a port-of-call for cruise ships.
Situated beautifully on the French Riviera, Cannes is a commune amid the Alpes-Maritimes department. It famously plays host to the annual Cannes Film Festival, among other lavish events.
Whitehorse, the capital of Canada’s Yukon Territory, sits along the Yukon River and serves as the cultural, economic, and transportation heart of the North. Its history is closely tied to the Klondike Gold Rush of the late 1890s, when prospectors passed through the area on their way to Dawson City.
Nestled along the Trondheim Fjord in central Norway, Trondheim offers a captivating blend of rich history and vibrant modern life. As Norway’s first capital, Trondheim boasts a legacy that includes the striking Nidaros Cathedral, an iconic landmark whose construction began in the 11th century.
The Bow River is one of Alberta’s best-known waterways, flowing from the Canadian Rockies through Banff National Park before continuing across the foothills and plains toward Calgary. Its headwaters are fed by glaciers and mountain snow, giving the river a cold, clear character and connecting high alpine landscapes with the prairie environment downstream.
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At Chile's northernmost end, the dizzying railway from high Bolivia comes down to the sea. Arica, the City of Eternal Spring, has a population of 169,000. and is located in the Atacama Desert. See San Marcos Cathedral, designed by Gustave Eiffel, and marvel at Pre-Incan relics in the City Museum. Or leave the city to venutre to the White City of Arequipa, the Incan capital of Cuzco and Machu Picchu and the ancient Inca city in the clouds.
Other Popular Destinations in Chile
Santiago
Flanked by the Chilean Coast Range and the snowy Andes, Chile's largest metropolis offers a dazzling array of sights and attractions for visitors to pursue. Mirrored skyscrapers, 16th-century churches, hip cafes, dance clubs... and did we mention the delicious Chilean cuisine?
Puerto Natales
Puerto Natales sits at the head of the Ultima Esperanza Sound in southern Chile, serving as the gateway to Patagonia’s dramatic landscapes.