Kushiro
Kushiro is a port city on the eastern coast of Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost main island. The city faces the Pacific Ocean and is known for its fishing industry, wetlands, and cool maritime climate. Fog drifting in from the sea is common during warmer months and has become one of Kushiro’s defining natural features.
Elvas
Elvas rises from the Alentejo plains near the Spanish border as one of Portugal’s most striking fortified towns, shaped by centuries of defense, resilience, and daily life along the frontier. Encircled by an immense network of walls, bastions, and hilltop forts, the town tells a clear story of strategy and survival, from the sweeping views at Forte da Graça to the quiet streets within the historic center.
Alsace
Nestled in the northeastern corner of France, Alsace is a region that enchants with its picturesque villages, half-timbered houses, and vibrant blend of French and German cultures. Renowned for its scenic vineyards, Alsace's Route des Vins (Wine Route) stretches over 170 kilometers, winding through charming medieval towns like Riquewihr, Colmar, and Eguisheim.
Puerto Barrios
Located in the Gulf of Honduras, this area of the Mayan offers jungle tours along the Rio San Carlos or walking through the Mayan ruina at Quirigua. In ancient Mayan culture, priests used to drive sting ray spines through their tongues to appease their gods.
Tanzania
Tanzania, located in East Africa along the Indian Ocean, is a country of extraordinary landscapes and cultural diversity. It is home to Africa’s tallest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, and vast plains such as the Serengeti, where wildlife roams freely across open savannas.
