One of Japan's 60 core cities, Aomori is well-known for its beautiful landscapes. Favorite landscapes include the Hakkoda Mountains and Lake Towada. Another of the city's highlights is the Nebuta Matsuri, an annual festival known for its daily parade of giant, colorful lantern floats.
Visitors to this breathtaking and romantic Cyclades archipelago will gaze at the whitewashed cubiform houses sitting cliffside and hovering over the water.
Naivasha, a charming town in Kenya's Rift Valley, offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural experiences. At the heart of this area is Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake renowned for its abundant birdlife and picturesque scenery. Visitors can embark on boat rides to spot hippos and various bird species, including the elusive African fish eagle.
Barranquilla sits near the mouth of the Magdalena River on Columbia's Caribbean side. It is a major seaport and a center of commerce, but everyone breaks loose for four days in February for one of the liveliest carnivals outside of Rio.
Denmark is almost completely surrounded by water: the North Sea to the west and the Baltic Sea to the east. It is connected to Europe only by Germany to the south. It is a quaint and friendly country whose residents take great pride in their Danish culture. Be sure to visit Tivoli Gardens and experience the nightlife in Copenhagen, tour the lovely countryside and visit medieval castles and other historical sites.