Trebinje, the southernmost city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, sits just a short drive from the Adriatic coast but offers a completely different rhythm. Framed by hills and set along the Trebišnjica River, the city has a history stretching back to Roman times. The river that winds through the city is one of the longest sinking rivers in the world and often disappears underground and resurfaces in various places.

Nestled in the foothills of the Dolomites, the picturesque town of Belluno offers visitors a perfect blend of natural beauty, history, and culture. Known as the "gateway to the Dolomites," Belluno is surrounded by rugged mountains, making it a prime destination for hikers, climbers, and outdoor enthusiasts. The town’s position along the Piave River also offers stunning views and opportunities for riverside walks.

Once a big, bustling sea port for the Scottish wool trade and known as Kampvere, Veere is now a small village whose economy mainly relies on tourism. A major point of interest for visitors is the Campveerse Toren (Campvere Tower), built as part of the city defenses around 1500 and now serving as one of the oldest inns in the Netherlands

Eluding Ottoman oppression sure makes you beautiful! Besides breathtaking beaches and lovely pools, this Greek island in the Ionian Sea offers many charms, from its Old Town (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) to Venetian fortresses to cypresses waving in the ocean breeze.

Lake Powell, stretching across the Utah-Arizona border, is one of the largest manmade reservoirs in the United States. Formed by the flooding of Glen Canyon after the completion of the Glen Canyon Dam in 1963, it covers over 180 miles in length and contains nearly 2,000 miles of shoreline, more than the entire West Coast of the U.S. Despite its modern origins, the area has long been home to the Ancestral Puebloans and later Navajo communities.