Morro Bay is a coastal city on California’s Central Coast, situated around a natural harbor between San Luis Obispo and the Pacific Ocean. Its most recognizable landmark is Morro Rock, a large volcanic plug rising at the entrance to the bay. The city’s waterfront includes fishing docks, marinas, beaches, and a working harbor, while wetlands and dunes surround parts of the shoreline.

The largest tourist town in the Lake District feels like a resort. One of the sights is the Windermere Steamboat Museum, probably the finest steamboat collection in the world.

In Engelberg visitors can enjoy activities in all seasons. In winter, snow covers long ski runs, and slopes of all levels stretch down towards the valley. In warmer months, the same lifts take hikers to high meadows where paths lead past lakes and ridges with spectacular views. Down in the valley, the Brunni area has gentle slopes, a summer toboggan run, and even barefoot trails around quiet ponds, offering a different side of the Alps.

Bermuda, a British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic, is celebrated for its pastel-colored houses, pink-sand beaches, and a unique blend of British and island traditions.

Alkmaar is a historic city in the Dutch province of North Holland, known for its canals, narrow streets, traditional gabled houses, and long association with cheese trading. The old center is compact and largely walkable, with the Waagplein at its heart and the Waag building providing one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. Canals such as the Oudegracht and Luttik Oudorp wind through the center, while bridges connect streets lined with shops, cafés, and historic buildings.