The Golden Circle is Iceland’s premier tourist route, offering a breathtaking journey through some of the country’s most iconic natural wonders. The route typically starts in Reykjavik and circles through Þingvellir National Park, the Geysir geothermal area, and Gullfoss waterfall. At Þingvellir, visitors can stand where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet and explore the site of the world’s oldest parliament, established in 930 AD.

Alta is a town in northern Norway located at the head of Altafjord in Finnmark County, well above the Arctic Circle. The area is known for its combination of coastal landscapes, birch forests, mountain plateaus, and Arctic climate.

Hakodate sits at the southern tip of Hokkaido and combines historical charm with natural splendor.

Nearly 80% of the city was destroyed in WWII. It is now known for its many museums, including the Museum of Tapestry, the Brothers Grimm Museum and Fredericianum Museum.

Kata Tjuṯa is a group of large rock domes in the Red Centre of Australia, within Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park in the Northern Territory. Located about 40 kilometres west of Uluṟu, the formation rises prominently from the surrounding desert plain and consists of 36 domes spread across a broad area. Its name means “many heads” in the local Aṉangu languages.