Vesteralen is a coastal archipelago in northern Norway, located just north of the Lofoten Islands, known for its wide-open landscapes, dramatic skies, and strong ties to the sea. Historically shaped by fishing and seafaring, the region’s communities developed around sheltered harbors and seasonal fisheries, particularly for cod.
Tennessee welcomes visitors with a rhythm that shifts from Appalachian mountain towns to Memphis blues clubs, all while telling stories that have shaped the American experience. In East Tennessee, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the country, known for its mist-covered peaks, preserved log cabins, and seasonal displays of wildflowers and fireflies.
Kisoro is a small town in southwestern Uganda, set in the highlands near the borders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It serves as an important gateway to the Virunga Mountains and has long been shaped by its position at the crossroads of cultures, trade routes, and protected landscapes.
Colca Canyon, located in southern Peru’s Arequipa region, is one of the deepest canyons in the world, twice as deep as the Grand Canyon in some areas. What makes it stand out even more is how human settlements have coexisted with the landscape for centuries. Along its walls, pre-Inca agricultural terraces still hold crops like corn and quinoa. One of the main draws of the canyon is the opportunity to see Andean condors in flight.
Lyttelton is the largest settlement on Lyttelton Harbour, an inlet on the northwestern side of Banks Peninsula, and provides a frequent landing spot to those who are Christchurch bound.