An island in the Iisselmeer until 1957 when it was linked to the mainland by a dike. Its unique houses are painted deep green and built on stilts to protect them against the raging sea.
Road Town, the vibrant capital of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), offers a charming blend of Caribbean culture, history, and natural beauty. Nestled around a horseshoe-shaped harbor and fringed by lush green hills, Road Town is the bustling heart of the BVI, where visitors can explore colorful markets, historical landmarks, and an inviting waterfront.
Caminha sits at Portugal’s northern edge, where the Minho River meets the Atlantic and marks the border with Spain. Its history is closely tied to defense and trade, visible in remnants of medieval walls and a compact historic center that once guarded the river mouth.
A very clean and European city south of Sao Paulo, it was the center for Polish, German, Italian and Russian immigration in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.