Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan, set against the wooded slopes of the Margalla Hills in the north of the country. Planned as a purpose-built capital, the city is organized around broad avenues, landscaped sectors, parks, and green belts, giving it a different character from Pakistan’s older cities. The Faisal Mosque is its most recognizable landmark, with its tent-shaped design and prominent position beneath the hills.
Dominica, known as the “Nature Island of the Caribbean,” is a haven for eco-tourists and adventure seekers. Nestled between the French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique, this lush island boasts a remarkable landscape of volcanic mountains, dense rainforests, and stunning waterfalls. Dominica’s most iconic natural wonder is the Boiling Lake, the second-largest hot spring in the world.
Tarpon Springs has beautiful residential areas that are a mixture of new subdivisions and old mansions that are clustered around saltwater bayous and other waterways. There is plenty to see and do from deep sea fishing, championship golf to antiquing and enjoying spectacular sunsets on the Gulf of Mexico.
Ahuachapán is a city in western El Salvador and the capital of the department of the same name. It sits near the foothills of the Apaneca-Ilamatepec mountain range, an area known for highland coffee farms, volcanic landscapes, and the route connecting several towns along the Ruta de las Flores. The city itself has a historic center with traditional architecture, plazas, churches, and pedestrian areas.
Arrowtown, New Zealand, is a quaint town steeped in gold rush history, nestled along the Arrow River in the Otago region. The town’s heritage buildings, many carefully preserved from the 19th century, offer a glimpse into its past as a thriving mining settlement.