Udawalawe National Park, located in southern Sri Lanka, is one of the country’s best places to see wild elephants in their natural environment. Established in 1972, the park protects an important watershed area around the Udawalawe Reservoir and provides a sanctuary for hundreds of elephants, which can often be seen roaming in herds across the open grasslands.

León, Nicaragua serves as the country’s capital for more than two centuries and still feels like the intellectual and political heart of Nicaragua. The city is known for its revolutionary past, visible in murals that stretch across building walls, telling stories of resistance, poets, and everyday citizens. The Cathedral of León, the largest in Central America and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, dominates the central square.

Located in northern Germany, Hamburg is an important commercial hub on the Elbe River and unique for the expansive system of canals which divide the city in two. Replete with fascinating architecture and scenic waterfront promenades, Hamburg offers plenty to see and explore!

Charlottetown, the charming capital of Prince Edward Island, is where history and modernity blend seamlessly. Often called the "Birthplace of Confederation," this picturesque city holds a special place in Canadian history as the site of the 1864 Charlottetown Conference, which paved the way for the creation of Canada.

Bonifacio is located at the southernmost tip of the island of Corsica. The town towers above the "Bouches de Bonifacio" the strait between Corsica and Sardinia, above islands and reefs. Bonifacio has survived a unique history, founded in 833, and somehow has defied time and events.