Stretching along Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, Puntarenas offers more than just sandy shores. This historic port town once served as the country’s main gateway for coffee exports in the 19th century. Today, visitors can stroll along streets that echo stories of maritime trade and explore how Puntarenas helped shape Costa Rica's economic identity.
The Volga River is an emblematic waterway that meanders through the heart of Russia, offering an exceptional journey through the country’s rich cultural and historical tapestry. As Europe’s longest river, stretching approximately 3,530 kilometers (2,194 miles), the Volga flows from the Valdai Hills to the Caspian Sea, weaving through major cities such as Tver, Nizhny Novgorod, and Volgograd.
Sarawak is home to the world's oldest rainforest. Situated on the coast, Miri, is an ideal starting point on your adventure. Between its network of National Parks, wildlife sanctuaries, ethnic diversity and cultural heritage, Sarawak is the perfect destination for anyone interested in nature, adventure and culture.
Hammerfest, located above the Arctic Circle in northern Norway, is one of the northernmost towns in the world with a population of over 10,000. It’s a place where the midnight sun shines from mid-May to late July, and the polar night sets in from late November to mid-January. Historically a hub for Arctic hunting and fishing, Hammerfest was also the first town in Northern Europe to install electric streetlights in 1891.
Kootenay National Park occupies 1,406 square kilometres of the Canadian Rockies in southeastern British Columbia, extending from the Continental Divide toward the Columbia Valley. The park is known for its contrasts, with glaciers and alpine terrain giving way to dry grasslands, narrow canyons, and forested valleys. Highway 93 South crosses the park, providing access to many of its landscapes and viewpoints.