In common with so many ancient Welsh towns, Llangollen takes its name from its founding Saint; Collen, a seventh century saint, who chose this place to build his hermitage or cell in the custom of the times, with tiny church, hospice and outhouses all enclosed within a wall.
Port Vendres is an old natural harbour that welcomes trade vessels, fishing and yachting boats. It has 3 basins: the outer harbour, the Old Port and the new Darse.
Minneriya National Park lies in Sri Lanka’s North Central Province between Habarana and Polonnaruwa, within the island’s dry zone. The park covers about 8,890 hectares and is centered on the Minneriya Tank, an ancient irrigation reservoir that remains an important source of water for the surrounding landscape. Dry mixed evergreen forest, scrub, grassland, wetlands, and open areas around the reservoir create a varied habitat for wildlife. The park is particularly known for its Asian elephants, wh
Prince George is a city in north-central British Columbia located where the Nechako and Fraser Rivers meet. Its position between the Interior and northern regions has made it an important transportation, forestry, education, and service centre. The city is surrounded by forests, lakes, rivers, and rolling terrain, with the surrounding landscape reflecting the transition between several ecological zones.
Antibes, the new "hot spot" is located across from Nice. Explore traditional market-places packed with beautiful flowers, watching fishermen hauling in the days catch or simply relax in the warmth of the Riviera.