Carriacou is the largest of Grenada’s sister islands and part of the Grenadines, lying north of mainland Grenada between the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. The island has a relatively dry climate and a landscape of low hills, rocky headlands, coral reefs, beaches, and small valleys used for farming. Hillsborough is the main settlement, while Windward, L’Esterre, and Tyrell Bay are among the island’s other communities.
Replete with windmills and old-world charm, the village of Kinderdijk lies east of Rotterdam on the Lek River and is a popular stop for European river cruises. Home to the largest concentration of old windmills in the Netherlands, Kinderdijk was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.
Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is often called the “Pink City” for the terracotta-hued buildings that line its historic streets. Founded in 1727, it was one of India’s first planned cities, designed with wide avenues and grand public squares.
Known for its vast wilderness, towering mountains, glaciers, and wildlife, Alaska offers unmatched outdoor experiences and endless opportunities for exploration.
Corsica is a Mediterranean island and territorial collectivity of France known for a landscape that changes quickly from rocky coastlines to forested mountains and inland valleys. Its main towns include Ajaccio, Bastia, Bonifacio, Calvi, and Porto-Vecchio, while smaller villages are scattered through the interior. The island’s geography gives it a strong regional identity, with the sea, mountains, and maquis scrubland shaping both settlement and daily life.