Guam
Guam, a vibrant island territory in the Western Pacific, offers travelers more than just sandy beaches and turquoise water. As the largest island in Micronesia, Guam has a dynamic past that’s shaped its present. Evidence of ancient Chamorro settlements can be found at sites like Latte Stone Park, where limestone pillars dating back over a thousand years stand tall.
Salisbury Plains
Salisbury Plain is a broad coastal area on the northwest side of South Georgia, backed by steep mountains and glaciers. Its open shoreline is particularly notable for the large Antarctic fur seal population that gathers here, making it one of the island’s important wildlife viewing sites. The plain lies along the Bay of Isles, where beaches, tussock-covered slopes, snowfields, and rugged peaks create a varied landscape. Access is generally by expedition vessel.
Olympic Peninsula
The Olympic Peninsula occupies the far northwest corner of Washington State, where mountains, rainforest, and coastline meet within a relatively compact area.
Gdynia
Gdynia is a Baltic Sea port city in northern Poland, forming part of the Tricity urban area with Gdańsk and Sopot. Its character is closely connected to the sea, with a large commercial harbor, marinas, beaches, and a waterfront city center. Unlike many Polish cities, Gdynia has a relatively modern urban fabric, with much of its central district shaped by interwar modernist architecture.
Mġarr
Mgarr is a rural village in northwestern Malta, surrounded by some of the island’s most extensive areas of farmland and open countryside. Its name is associated with a sheltered place or landing area, reflecting Malta’s long relationship with agriculture and rural settlement. The village is centered on the large parish church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, whose distinctive dome dominates the surrounding landscape.
