Aegina, one of the Saronic Islands of Greece, is a short ferry ride from Athens yet feels far removed from the capital’s energy. Known since antiquity as a thriving maritime and cultural center, the island still preserves echoes of its past in archaeological sites and traditional villages.
Baffin Island, the largest island in Canada and the fifth largest in the world, is a land of dramatic contrasts and profound beauty. Located within Nunavut, above the Arctic Circle, it’s a place where vast fjords cut into rugged coastlines, icy peaks rise above glacial valleys, and the Northern Lights dance across winter skies.
A booming city of over 3 million, Surabaya offers many good hotels, shopping centers and entertainment. Its well stocked zoological garden include several species of Indonesian fauna like "orang utan", komodo dragon and a collection of nocturnal animals.
Nestled in the Andes Mountains, Cuenca, Ecuador, is a city that seamlessly blends colonial charm, cultural richness, and natural beauty. Known as the “Athens of Ecuador” due to its vibrant intellectual and cultural life, Cuenca's historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that delights visitors with its cobblestone streets, whitewashed buildings, and red-tiled roofs.
Samana sits on a peninsula along the northeastern coast of the Dominican Republic, shaped by seafaring history and a strong Afro-Caribbean cultural presence.
Doubtful Fjord (Doubtful Sound) is a large fjord in southwestern New Zealand, in the same region as the smaller but better known Milford Sound. It is home to an unusually large population of bottlenose dolphins, as well as a variety of birds, fur seals, penguins, and often even humpback whales.
Unlike Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound is inaccessible by road, so boat cruises are the only transportation available to visitors. Day trips operate out of the small nearby town, Manapouri.