Tofino is a small coastal community on the western edge of Vancouver Island, surrounded by Pacific Ocean waters, forested mountains, islands, and temperate rainforest. It sits within the traditional territory of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation and the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Region. Once known primarily for fishing and logging, Tofino has developed into a community closely associated with surfing, marine activities, outdoor recreation, and environmental stewardship.
Meknes, one of Morocco’s four imperial cities, is a historic jewel known for its blend of grandeur and tradition. Once the capital under Sultan Moulay Ismail in the 17th century, the city was envisioned as the “Versailles of Morocco,” filled with monumental gates, sprawling walls, and lavish palaces.
The name "Hossa" originates from the old Sami word Huossa meaning "a place far away," and this gorgeous location is definitely away from it all! This national park is one of seven hiking areas created under Finland's Outdoor Recreation Act and contains over 55 miles of trails for hiking enthusiasts to explore.
The Faroe Islands, a hidden gem in the North Atlantic, offers visitors a breathtaking blend of dramatic cliffs, quaint villages, and untouched landscapes. This autonomous territory of Denmark, located between Iceland and Norway, is a dream for nature lovers and adventurers alike. The islands boast rugged coastlines, with towering cliffs like those at Vestmanna, where you can take boat tours to witness seabirds nesting on the rock faces.
Khwai is a small community in northern Botswana situated beside the Khwai River, on the eastern edge of the Okavango Delta. Its location places the village between the Moremi Game Reserve and the Chobe National Park area, within a landscape of floodplains, seasonal wetlands, grasslands, mopane woodland, and riverine forest.