One of the few fully walled cities from Roman times, this city is located south of Liverpool. Interesting shops in the town center are on the second level.
Blackpool, located on England’s northwest coast, has long been a beloved seaside destination, famed for its vibrant entertainment and historic attractions. The city’s iconic Blackpool Tower, standing at 518 feet, offers panoramic views of the Irish Sea and the surrounding landscape from its SkyWalk glass viewing platform. Built in 1894, the tower houses the famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom, where visitors can step back in time and waltz under its glittering chandeliers.
Timor-Leste, one of the world’s youngest nations, is a place where resilience and cultural richness shape everyday life. Its history is deeply marked by centuries of Portuguese colonial rule, followed by Indonesian occupation and a long struggle for independence, achieved in 2002.
Dramatic and otherworldly, Deadvlei in Namibia is one of the most surreal landscapes on the planet. Located within the Namib-Naukluft National Park, Deadvlei is a white clay pan that was once an oasis filled with acacia trees. Over 900 years ago, a shift in climate and the encroachment of the towering red sand dunes cut off the river that fed the pan, leaving behind a hauntingly beautiful scene of dead trees that have been perfectly preserved in the arid environment.
On South Plaza Island, sea lions breed all along the low lying northern coast. These sheer cliffs are home for swallow-tail gulls and the beautiful red billed tropic birds. The landscape is dominated by optunia cactus trees. A look under each tree reveals a land iguana patiently waiting for a succulent cactus pad to fall.