Sandwich, Massachusetts, occupies the Upper Cape near the eastern end of the Cape Cod Canal and is recognized as the oldest town on Cape Cod. Its historic center combines colonial-era homes, a village common, small shops, galleries, and landmarks around Shawme Pond. The town extends from inland woodlands and freshwater ponds to salt marshes and Cape Cod Bay, giving it a varied coastal landscape.
Located in the Burgundy Region of France, Beaune has the most prestigious vineyards in the country. This is the place to be if the words "grand cru" make your mouth water. Add to this the great gastronomique specialties of the region, gothic cathedrals, medieval villages and golden landscapes and you have many great reasons to get to know this province.
Cape Breton Island sits off the eastern coast of Nova Scotia and welcomes visitors with rolling hills, wide waters and a calendar full of engaging experiences. In the village of Baddeck, the shores of the Bras d’Or Lake reflect early morning sun on fishing boats and sailboats alike, and nearby Kidston Island, reached by a small summer ferry, holds a historic lighthouse and a sandy beach that invites relaxed afternoons by the water.
Sintra, located just 40 minutes from Lisbon, feels like a world apart. Tucked into the hills of the Serra de Sintra, this town has drawn kings, poets, and explorers for centuries. It was once the summer retreat of Portuguese royalty, who left behind palaces and gardens that seem pulled from a storybook. The most famous, Palácio da Pena, is perched high above the town with bold red and yellow towers that blend Romanticism with Moorish and Gothic styles.
Nyerere National Park is a vast protected area in southern Tanzania, centered on the Rufiji River and the surrounding miombo woodlands, floodplains, grasslands, and wetlands. It forms part of the wider Selous ecosystem and is one of Tanzania’s largest national parks, covering more than 30,000 square kilometres.