Petit Saint Vincent is a small private island in the southern Grenadines, located south of the larger island of Canouan and close to the Tobago Cays. The island covers roughly 115 acres and is characterized by low hills, rocky headlands, sandy coves, and clear Caribbean waters. Much of the island remains undeveloped outside its small resort, with footpaths connecting beaches and viewpoints rather than roads carrying regular traffic.
Malta’s ornate and vibrant capital, Valletta, dazzles travelers with its abundance of historical landmarks and striking architecture. This island jewel off the coast of Italy remains a popular destination for Mediterranean cruises. From central St. George’s Square, to sixteenth-century Casa Rocca Piccola, to the Siege Bell War Memorial, Valletta has no shortage of monuments detailing the city’s long history.
Heidelberg, located along the scenic banks of the Neckar River in southwestern Germany, is a city steeped in history, culture, and charm. Known for its prestigious university, which is one of the oldest in Europe, the city draws visitors with its picturesque old town, medieval architecture, and vibrant academic atmosphere.
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy lies in northern Kenya at the foothills of Mount Kenya, where open savannah, wooded hills, and seasonal rivers create a varied and striking landscape.
Devon occupies England’s southwest peninsula, a county shaped by seafaring, farming, and long continuity of settlement. Its history stretches from prehistoric sites on Dartmoor through Roman roads and medieval ports to towns that grew wealthy on trade and shipbuilding.
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Western Sahara, (formerly Spanish Sahara), northwestern Africa, former overseas province of Spain partitioned in 1976 between Mauritania and Morocco, and since 1979, occupied entirely by Morocco. Western Sahara encompasses about 267,000 sq. km (about 103,000-sq mi.); Morocco, bound it on the north, on the northeast by Algeria, on the east and
south by Mauritania, and on the west by the Atlantic Ocean. With a hot, arid climate, and composed mostly of rocky and sandy soils, the region is not suitable for sedentary agriculture, but some sheep, goats, and camels are raised by nomadic herders.