Ooty, officially known as Udhagamandalam, is a hill town in Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiri Hills, surrounded by tea estates, eucalyptus-covered slopes, shola vegetation, and rolling mountain scenery. Sitting at more than 2,000 metres above sea level, it has a notably cooler climate than the plains of southern India. The town developed as an important hill settlement and remains the main urban centre of the Nilgiris.
Šiauliai, often referred to as the "City of the Sun" due to its high number of sunny days, is a vibrant gem in northern Lithuania. The city's most iconic landmark is the Hill of Crosses, a profound site of pilgrimage adorned with thousands of crosses placed by visitors over the decades. This unique and moving monument, which has been recognized by UNESCO for its cultural significance, symbolizes the resilience and spirit of the Lithuanian people.
Mohács is a Danube-side town in southern Hungary, close to the country’s border with Croatia. Its riverside setting has shaped local life, trade, agriculture, and recreation, while the town’s streets contain a mixture of traditional houses and distinctive public buildings. Mohács is especially associated with the Busó festivities, a masked end-of-winter carnival that has become the city’s defining cultural tradition.