Dominical is a small coastal town on Costa Rica’s southern Pacific shore, known for its strong connection to the ocean and surrounding rainforest.

This coastal town in southwestern Namibia is known for its German colonial buildings, including the art nouveau Goerke Haus, built into the rock face on Diamond Hill. Nearby, Felsenkirche is a hilltop church with panoramic bay views stretching around to Robert Harbor. The Lüderitz Museum has displays about the town’s diamond mining past as well as local and natural history.

Luxembourg, a small yet influential country in the heart of Europe, offers visitors a rich blend of historic sites and contemporary culture. The capital city, Luxembourg City, is famous for its dramatic cliffs and ancient fortifications that have earned it a UNESCO World Heritage status. Walking through the old quarters, visitors can explore the casemates that reveal layers of the city’s military past.

An island in the Iisselmeer until 1957 when it was linked to the mainland by a dike. Its unique houses are painted deep green and built on stilts to protect them against the raging sea.

Many consider this the prettiest town in Holland, with its well preserved 15th to 17th century buildings.