Kandy
Nestled in the heart of Sri Lanka’s hill country, Kandy is a city steeped in history, culture, and natural beauty. As the last capital of the ancient kings of Sri Lanka, Kandy holds a unique charm that blends its colonial past with a rich, vibrant heritage. The city’s crown jewel is the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a UNESCO World Heritage site that houses a relic believed to be the tooth of the Buddha.
Oran
Oran is a major port city on Algeria’s western Mediterranean coast, set around a broad bay beneath the hills of Mount Murdjadjo. Its urban landscape combines a busy harbour, broad avenues, older quarters, and coastal neighborhoods. Oran is also strongly associated with raï music, a popular Algerian style that developed in the western part of the country.
Visby
Medieval city with walls, defense towers and several churches. Every August, a medieval week is held, with jousting, food and authentic wardrobes.
Takayama
Takayama, located in Japan’s mountainous Gifu Prefecture, is a city where traditional culture and natural beauty are remarkably well preserved.
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is a large protected area spanning the border between South Africa and Botswana in the southern Kalahari. It combines red sand dunes, dry riverbeds, grass-covered plains, and scattered camel thorn trees across a semi-arid landscape. The park is managed cooperatively by the two countries, allowing wildlife to move across the international boundary without fences.
