Located approximately 50 miles west of Chester, along the northern Welsh coast, is the beautiful small town of Conwy. In 1283, King Edward I set out to build a series of magnificent castles, of which Conwy was one of the largest. In addition, the town was fortified with walls which still exist today, making this one of the finest surviving fortified medieval towns in the world.
Ivalo is a small settlement in Finnish Lapland, located along the Ivalo River in the municipality of Inari, well north of the Arctic Circle. It serves as the administrative and commercial center of the municipality and provides services for the surrounding wilderness communities. The river runs through the settlement before continuing toward Lake Inari, while extensive forests and open fell country surround the valley.
A nice stop on your Scottish tour for the perfect golf game or bed and breakfast. Set in magnificent scenery, it is the perfect base for touring the surrounding town of Balmoral, and the Muir of Dunnet Nature Reserve.
Symi, a charming island in the Dodecanese, Greece, offers a picturesque escape with its striking neoclassical architecture and vibrant Mediterranean colors. The town of Symi, a designated protected cultural heritage site, is renowned for its beautifully preserved pastel-colored mansions that line the harbor.