Nestled in the heart of Sri Lanka’s hill country, Kandy is a city steeped in history, culture, and natural beauty. As the last capital of the ancient kings of Sri Lanka, Kandy holds a unique charm that blends its colonial past with a rich, vibrant heritage. The city’s crown jewel is the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a UNESCO World Heritage site that houses a relic believed to be the tooth of the Buddha.
Situated on the north coast of the Snæfellsnes peninsula between a mountain range and the sea is the small town of Grundarfjordur, Iceland. Though certainly now the most well-known town on the peninsula, its nearby mountain Kirkjufell ("church mountain" in Icelandic) is perhaps Iceland's most famous.
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is best known as the site of the most significant battle of the American Civil War, fought over three days in July 1863. Today, visitors can explore the 6,000-acre Gettysburg National Military Park, which preserves the battlefield in remarkable detail. Over 1,300 monuments, cannons, and markers dot the landscape, each telling a piece of the story. One of the most visited spots is Little Round Top, where Union forces held their ground in a pivotal moment of the battle.