Gisenyi, officially part of the city of Rubavu, is a lakeside destination in northwestern Rwanda, situated on the northern shore of Lake Kivu near the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Serbia is a country where centuries-old monasteries sit just a short drive from lively cities, and where the past is never far from daily life. In Belgrade, the capital, Kalemegdan Fortress offers panoramic views where the Danube meets the Sava River. This fortress has witnessed more than 100 battles and been rebuilt many times over two millennia. Within its walls are Roman ruins, an open-air military museum, and quiet park paths perfect for wandering between centuries of layered history.
Arctic Bay is a small Inuit community on the northern coast of Baffin Island in Nunavut, situated beside Adams Sound in a landscape of mountains, sea ice, tundra, and rocky shoreline. The community is surrounded by low Arctic terrain and lies within a region known for long periods of winter darkness, seasonal sea ice, and cool summers.
Founded in the 1st century this ancient city featured prominently in the Silk Road. It is known as the hub of theology and culture in central Asia while still featuring many beautifully preserved historic sites - including the Ark of Bukhara and Samanid Mausoleum.