Oruro, city in western Bolivia, capital of Oruro Department, located on a plateau about 3700 m (about 12,140 ft) above sea level. Oruro is a major railroad junction and an important commercial and processing center in a mineral, especially tin, mining area. Industries in the city include tin smelting and shoe and clothing manufacture. The Technical University of Oruro (1892) is here. Oruro was settled about 1595 by Spaniards interested in its silver deposits.

This National Park is located 35km south of Fort Portal and is home to monkeys, chimpanzees, baboons, bushbuck, elephants, birds and many varieties of butterflies. A four wheel drive is recommended.

Sheffield, once the global heart of the steel industry, has evolved into a city where industrial heritage meets green landscapes and a growing creative scene. Known historically for innovations like stainless steel, Sheffield still celebrates its roots at sites like the Kelham Island Museum, where restored machinery and interactive exhibits tell the story of the city’s engineering legacy.

Niagara Falls, New York, is home to one of the most powerful natural spectacles in North America. More than 3,000 tons of water pour over the edge every second, creating a thunderous roar and a rising mist that can be felt from blocks away. Visitors can stand just feet from the American Falls at Prospect Point or take the iconic Maid of the Mist boat tour, which has operated since 1846 and now features all-electric vessels.

Sceilg Mhichíl, also known as Skellig Michael, is a steep rocky island in the Atlantic Ocean off the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry. Rising sharply from the sea, the island is dominated by rugged peaks, exposed cliffs, and narrow terraces. Its remote position helped preserve an early Christian monastic settlement that occupies a high ridge above the landing points.