Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve spans six distinct sites across south Louisiana, linking wetlands, battlefields, cultural centers, and historic neighborhoods into one broad interpretation of the lower Mississippi River Delta. Its landscape ranges from the swamps and marshes of Barataria Preserve to the urban setting of the French Quarter Visitor Center in New Orleans.
Kitakyushu, located in northern Kyushu, Japan, is a city that seamlessly combines industrial prowess with cultural and natural attractions. Formed from the merger of five cities in 1963, Kitakyushu has a strong industrial history, particularly in steel production, while also investing heavily in environmental sustainability and urban revitalization.
Dominica, known as the “Nature Island of the Caribbean,” is a haven for eco-tourists and adventure seekers. Nestled between the French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique, this lush island boasts a remarkable landscape of volcanic mountains, dense rainforests, and stunning waterfalls. Dominica’s most iconic natural wonder is the Boiling Lake, the second-largest hot spring in the world.
Gisenyi, officially part of the city of Rubavu, is a lakeside destination in northwestern Rwanda, situated on the northern shore of Lake Kivu near the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo.