Potosí rises on the Altiplano of southern Bolivia and for centuries it was one of the richest cities in the world because of what lies just beyond its streets. At the foot of Cerro Rico (“Rich Mountain”), silver was discovered in the mid-1500s, and within a few decades the city became a center of mining and wealth that shaped global trade and economies.
Dikili leads the way to the ancient city of Pergamum, also known as Bergma. This city thrived under the Romans from the 2nd century BC to the 2nd century AD. One of the most fascinating aspects of the ancient site is the medical complex, Asklepieon, where advanced psychological treatments were practiced.
Panajachel, on the shores of Guatemala’s Lake Atitlán, is a vibrant town framed by volcanic peaks and the shimmering waters of one of the world’s most picturesque lakes.
A picturesque village situated in a forgotten inlet, Porto Cervo is the main resort on the Costa Smeralda. This popular resort offers all types of sports and leisure facilities (water sports, tennis courts, internationally famous tourist harbour, and restaurants, night clubs, discos and luxurious boutiques), as well as white sandy beaches alternating with reefs.
Redwood National and State Parks protect a remarkable coastal landscape in northern California, where ancient redwood forests grow alongside rivers, prairies, wetlands, and the Pacific Ocean. The protected area extends across a series of parks in Del Norte and Humboldt counties, preserving some of the tallest trees on Earth. Dense stands of coast redwoods create shaded forest environments beneath a canopy of towering trunks, while nearby coastal bluffs and beaches provide a striking contrast.