Indulge your taste for romance, drink in the clear mountain air, walk through the world-famous bushland or just relax in front of a roaring log fire. Located less than two hour's drive from Sydney, the Blue Mountains offer a natural wonderland of untamed bush, spectacular rock formations and native wildlife.

Bizerte is a coastal city in northern Tunisia, situated on the Mediterranean Sea around a lagoon and a network of canals connecting the city with Lake Bizerte. It is known for its working fishing harbour, historic waterfront, and proximity to some of northern Tunisia’s most important natural areas.

In ancient times, Kaanapali was a royal retreat for the rulers of Maui, who delighted in the perfect three-mile stretch of white sand beach, the gentle waves, warm sunny days and the majestic West Maui Mountains. Maui royalty surfed, raced their outrigger canoes, feasted at luaus that lasted for weeks, and where the Kaanapali Golf Course now blankets the land, they played ulu maika, a form of lawn bowling with heavy lava balls.

Bulawayo is Zimbabwe’s second-largest city and a place where industrial heritage and deep cultural roots intersect. Founded near the former capital of the Ndebele kingdom, the city carries strong historical significance tied to King Lobengula and the resistance to colonial expansion.

Karakul Lake is a high-altitude lake in eastern Tajikistan, situated in the Pamir Mountains near the village of Karakul. The lake lies at roughly 3,900 meters above sea level within a broad, treeless landscape of rocky plains and high mountain ranges. Its name means “Black Lake” in Turkic, although its water can appear deep blue, green, or turquoise depending on the light. Karakul is the largest lake by surface area in the Pamirs and is part of the wider Tajik National Park.