Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein is the capital of the Free State province and South Africa’s judicial capital, located near the geographic centre of the country. Known locally as Bloem, the city is often called the “City of Roses,” a reference to the many rose gardens found around its streets and parks. Its character comes from a combination of government institutions, historic sandstone buildings, museums, universities, and open spaces.
Belleek
Belleek is a small village in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, set where the River Erne widens toward the Atlantic.
Waterton Lakes National Park
Together with neighboring Glacier National Park in the United States, Waterton Lakes National Park is part of the world's first international Peace Park, which was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1955. The Waterton-Glacier Peace Park protects an important biological crossroads where the Rocky Mountains reach their narrowest width. Waterton's bedrock is much older than that of the mountains to the north found in Jasper and Banff.
Jellyfish Lake
Jellyfish Lake is a shadowed oasis hidden among the mushroom-like Rock Islands of Palau. This forest‑fringed saltwater lake invites visitors to float with millions of gentle, stingless jellyfish that glow like drifting amber clouds under emerald light. The lake formed about 12,000 years ago, when rising seas flooded an ancient reef basin that was gradually cut off from the ocean. Over centuries, its jellyfish evolved in isolation, shedding their stings and multiplying without predators in sight.
Alghero Sardinia
Alghero, located on the northwest coast of Sardinia, Italy, is a seaside city that blends history, culture, and natural beauty. Known as “Little Barcelona” due to its Catalan influence, Alghero’s old town is a maze of narrow cobblestone streets, colorful buildings, and medieval walls overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Visitors can explore landmarks like the imposing Torre del Portal, a medieval tower that is a testament to the city’s rich heritage.
