João Pessoa is the capital of Paraíba on Brazil’s northeastern coast, with an urban landscape that extends from the historic center to a long Atlantic waterfront. Its beaches include Tambaú, Manaíra, Cabo Branco, and Bessa, while the Sanhauá River borders the older part of the city. João Pessoa is also known for its abundant public greenery, including parks, tree-lined areas, and the Jardim Botânico Benjamim Maranhão.
Chyulu Hills National Park lies in southeastern Kenya between Amboseli and Tsavo, forming a long range of volcanic hills covered by grassland, shrubland, and patches of montane forest. The hills rise from the surrounding plains and are shaped by relatively recent volcanic activity, with lava flows, cones, caves, and other geological features visible across the landscape.
Mahón, the capital of Menorca, one of the Balearic Islands in Spain, is a charming and historic city that offers a blend of Mediterranean beauty, rich culture, and vibrant history. Located on the eastern coast of the island, Mahón boasts a picturesque harbor, which is one of the largest natural harbors in the world.
Port-au-Prince in Southwest Haiti is the capital. The country's largest city, commercial center, and chief seaport, it is laid out like an amphitheater around a bay. Founded in 1749 by French sugar planters, it became the colonial capital in 1770, replacing Cap-Haïtien.
On the north-western coast of Sal Island in Cape Verde sits Palmeira, an authentic fishing settlement where day-to-day life still revolves around the sea. The village’s seaside restaurants serve grilled tuna, octopus, and flying fish fresh from the day’s catch. Just a short trip from the centre lies Buracona, a natural lava rock pool famous for the “Blue Eye,” a glowing underwater cave that shines when the sunlight hits at just the right angle.