Orvieto, perched atop a volcanic tuff cliff in Umbria, Italy, is a town that effortlessly combines history, art, and striking landscapes. Its dramatic position overlooking the surrounding countryside immediately captures attention.
Italy’s port city of Brindisi, tucked along the Adriatic coast in the Puglia region, has been a gateway to the East for over two thousand years. Once the Roman Empire’s main departure point for the Via Appia, the road to Greece and beyond, Brindisi still bears traces of its ancient past, from Roman columns to remnants of old harbors that once welcomed traders, pilgrims, and soldiers.
Located in the Madre de Dios region of southeastern Peru, Tambopata is a protected area where visitors can experience the Amazon rainforest in its rawest form. The Tambopata National Reserve spans over 270,000 hectares and is home to an estimated 1,200 butterfly species, 600 bird species, and hundreds of tree varieties. One of its most famous residents is the jaguar, though sightings are rare. More common encounters include red howler monkeys, capybaras, and giant river otters.
One of the most beautiful islands in the Bahamas, Grand Bahama Island is home to the renowned capitol city of Freeport/Lucaya. Grand Bahama Island offers lovely beaches, three national parks, a variety of natural wonders including an extensive system of underwater caves, and a vast array of marine life. The towns on the island range from the small and peaceful to the resort-filled city with its casinos and Bahamas entertainments.
Borjomi sits high in the center of Georgia, in a long valley along the Borjomula River surrounded by forested mountains. For centuries its mineral springs have drawn people to the region, but it wasn’t until the 1800s that the water became known to the wider world when Russian officers stationed here shared its crisp, naturally fizzy taste and believed health-boosting properties with visitors.