Nestled in Kenya's Rift Valley, Nakuru is a city that captivates with its stunning natural beauty and vibrant wildlife. The city is renowned for Lake Nakuru National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its extraordinary flocks of flamingos that once numbered in the millions. Although flamingo populations fluctuate, the lake remains a sanctuary for other bird species and wildlife, including black and white rhinos, giraffes, and lions.

Gouda is a historic city in South Holland, situated where the Gouwe and Hollandse IJssel waterways meet. Its compact center is known for canals, brick houses, bridges, and a network of narrow streets surrounding the Markt, one of the Netherlands’ largest historic town squares. The Gothic St. John’s Church dominates the square and is particularly notable for its extensive collection of stained-glass windows.

Akagera National Park occupies Rwanda’s northeastern corner along the border with Tanzania and is the country’s only protected savanna region. Its relatively low-lying landscape contains rolling hills, open grasslands, woodland, papyrus wetlands, and a chain of lakes connected by the Akagera River system.

If you are travelling to Tasmania on the Spirit of Tasmania, then Devonport will be your first port of call. On arriving at Tasmania the first thing you will see, will probably be the Mersey Bluff and the Bluff Lighthouse. Along with passenger ferries, the port is still active with the exportation of products from north Tasmania.

Weissenkirchen is a charming Austrian town on the banks of the Danube. Surrounded by vineyards and wineries, Weissenkirchen is a delightful stop for European river cruises.