Norfolk Island may be small but it carries a story that spans centuries. Located in the South Pacific between Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia, the island is a fascinating blend of Polynesian roots, British convict history, and Pitcairn Island culture. Today, visitors can walk through one of the best-preserved penal settlements in the world at Kingston, where stone ruins and restored Georgian buildings stand against a backdrop of green hills and the open sea.
Ottawa, the charming capital of Canada, offers a unique blend of history, culture, and modernity. Nestled along the scenic Ottawa River, the city is home to the iconic Parliament Hill, where the Gothic Revival architecture of the Parliament Buildings stands majestically above the riverbanks. Visitors can witness the ceremonial Changing of the Guard in the summer or explore the Peace Tower for panoramic views of the city.
This city in the Rhine Gorge is known for its winemaking, dramatic landscapes and 15-minute cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument (celebrating the German victory over France in 1871).
St. Kitts and Nevis, a twin-island nation in the Leeward Islands of the Caribbean, offers a rare combination of lush landscapes, colonial history, and vibrant local culture.