The island of Iona lies just off the west coast of Scotland, easily reached from Oban by ferry. This jaunt in itself is quite stunning commanding a view of the rocky peaks and green slopes of the Mull Mountains. An old village, Iona was founded in 563 AD by Columba and his disciples when they travel from Ireland to the Harbour of the Caracle, built a monastery and introduced the Christian faith here. Iona is still a major center for pilgrimages. Please note that cars are not permitted on the isl

Located North of Seattle, Anacortes is the jump-off point for the fabulous San Juan Islands. The Washington State Ferries take you to the Islands and to Vancouver Island, Canada.Great fishing and sightseeing.

Potosí rises on the Altiplano of southern Bolivia and for centuries it was one of the richest cities in the world because of what lies just beyond its streets. At the foot of Cerro Rico (“Rich Mountain”), silver was discovered in the mid-1500s, and within a few decades the city became a center of mining and wealth that shaped global trade and economies.

Dunedin is the second largest city in New Zealand and home to the world's only mainland-breeding albatross colony, the Royal Albatross Centre.

Ivory Coast, or Côte d’Ivoire, is a West African nation celebrated for its cultural diversity, vibrant cities, and scenic landscapes.