Tours is a city in west-central France, on the lower reaches of the Loire River. It is a regional economic center and an attractive tourist destination. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the communes of the Loire Valley, Tours is known for its historical heritage. Visitors will journey through time, exploring narrow cobbled streets, half-timbered French houses, and the breathtaking Tours Cathedral.
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Namaqualand is a region in southwestern Africa. The Orange River divides this area into Little Namaqualand in South Africa and Great Namaqualand in Namibia. This predominantly desert region receives minimal rainfall, averaging between 50 and 200 mm annually.
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Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia’s oldest and largest national park, has 16 interconnected lakes and over 90 waterfalls. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, it spans a vast 74,000 acres, although visitors typically explore the lake area, which is just 2 percent of the park. This natural wonderland features exceptionally clean, mineral-rich waters cascading over natural dams formed by tufa (a variety of limestone), creating stunning waterfalls and clear lakes.
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Bornholm, a Danish island in the Baltic Sea, lies 169 km southeast of Copenhagen and 35 km southeast of Sweden. This picturesque island boasts a rich history. An independent Viking stronghold until the 10th century, it has been fought over by Denmark, Sweden, and Lübeck for its strategic location.
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San Marino is a tiny, landlocked republic surrounded by Italy. It is the third smallest state in Europe, following Vatican City and Monaco. This microstate, with a population of approximately 35,436, is distinguished by its rich history and beautiful scenery. San Marino’s official language is Italian, and its population mainly consists of native Sammarinese citizens, with smaller numbers of Italians.
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Trolltunga, or the “Troll’s Tongue,” is one of Norway’s most iconic and spectacular destinations. Located in the Ullensvang Municipality in Vestland county, near the village of Tyssedal, Trolltunga is a natural rock formation that sticks out horizontally from a cliff 700 m above Lake Ringedalsvatnet. The breathtaking views and challenging terrain have made it a favorite among adventurers and nature enthusiasts worldwide.
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Tsingy de Bemaraha is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located 70 km inland from Madagascar’s west coast. This otherworldly nature reserve, often called the “Stone Forest,” spans over 1,500㎢ and is characterized by jagged, needle-like limestone formations.
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Tikal, hidden within the lush rainforests of northern Guatemala, is a remnant of the ancient Maya civilization. Tikal began as a modest village during the Middle Formative Period (900-300 B.C.E.) During the Late Classic Period (600-900 C.E.), Tikal reached its zenith, boasting magnificent pyramids, temples, and palaces and becoming the most extensive urban center in the southern Maya lowlands.
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Great Zimbabwe is a testament to the ingenuity and sophistication of ancient African civilizations. Located in modern-day Zimbabwe, Southern Africa, this ancient stone city flourished between the 11th and 15th centuries, serving as the capital of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe.
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Ephesus was a city in Ancient Greece on the coast of Ionia, near modern-day Selçuk in western Türkiye. Occupied since Neolithic times, it grew in prominence during the Classical Greek era, becoming one of the 12 members of the Ionian League.
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