Whether exploring ancient ruins or strolling through its modern city center, visitors will find plenty to discover in Nijmegen, the oldest city in the Netherlands.
Bayeux is a historic town in Normandy, northern France, set near the Aure River and within easy reach of the Normandy coast. Its compact centre contains medieval streets, timber-framed houses, stone buildings, and gardens surrounding the imposing Bayeux Cathedral. The town is especially known for the Bayeux Tapestry, an extraordinary embroidered work that depicts the Norman Conquest of England and is displayed at the Musée de la Tapisserie de Bayeux.
Kirkjufellsfoss is a small series of waterfalls beside Kirkjufell mountain near Grundarfjörður on the northern coast of Iceland’s Snæfellsnes Peninsula. The Kirkjufellsá river descends from the Helgrindur mountain range through several falls before reaching the sea, with Kirkjufell rising prominently behind them. The relationship between the waterfall and the distinctive mountain has made this one of the most recognizable landscapes in West Iceland.
Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, with a history stretching back more than 2,800 years. Despite its ancient roots, it feels vibrant and modern, with wide boulevards, lively cafes, and an ever-present view of the majestic Mount Ararat on the horizon.
Kuranda is a pretty town set amongst the glorious mountains of the Atherton Tablelands, and famous for its wonderful markets. There is spectacular rainforest surrounding the town, with various walking tracks.