St. Martin is a unique Caribbean island that blends two distinct cultures within a single destination. The northern side, Saint-Martin, is an overseas collectivity of France, while the southern side, Sint Maarten, is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Tampa, Florida, offers more than just sunshine and palm trees, it’s a city with character, history, and plenty of unexpected experiences. Founded as a military outpost in the 19th century, Tampa has grown into a vibrant waterfront city with strong Cuban, Spanish, and Italian influences. This cultural blend is especially noticeable in Ybor City, a historic district known for its red-brick buildings and deep cigar-making roots.
Hammerfest, located above the Arctic Circle in northern Norway, is one of the northernmost towns in the world with a population of over 10,000. It’s a place where the midnight sun shines from mid-May to late July, and the polar night sets in from late November to mid-January. Historically a hub for Arctic hunting and fishing, Hammerfest was also the first town in Northern Europe to install electric streetlights in 1891.
Nosara, on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, is a laid-back coastal town known for its strong connection to wellness, nature, and surf culture. Unlike some of the country’s busier resorts, Nosara has kept development low-key, with no large beachfront hotels and a community that values sustainability.