Culture, dining and nightlife are just a few of the reasons to find yourself in sunny Brisbane. This sprawling, constantly-evolving river city is for the young and the young at heart. Shop at the outdoor markets, where you'll find fashion, crafts and produce. Beaches are the order of the day here, too, with North Stradbroke Island and Moreton Island attracting hordes of sunbathers.
Badami is a historic town in Karnataka’s Bagalkot district, set among red sandstone cliffs and rocky hills in the northern Deccan. Once an important Chalukyan capital, the town is now best known for its rock-cut temples, carved directly into the sandstone surrounding Agastya Lake. The compact setting brings together ancient monuments, a reservoir, rocky outcrops, and narrow valleys, creating a landscape closely tied to the region’s architectural heritage. Badami also forms part of the important
Nuku Hiva, the largest island in the Marquesas archipelago, offers an unparalleled escape into Polynesian paradise. This rugged island is renowned for its dramatic landscapes, characterized by lush valleys, towering cliffs, and volcanic peaks.
Hellesylt, a small village on Norway’s western coast, sits at the entrance to the famous Geirangerfjord and offers scenery that feels almost otherworldly. Steep mountains rise sharply on all sides, their slopes cut by ribbons of waterfalls that plunge into deep blue water. One of the most striking sights is the Hellesylt Waterfall, which thunders past the heart of the village and can be admired from several pedestrian bridges.