Once a big, bustling sea port for the Scottish wool trade and known as Kampvere, Veere is now a small village whose economy mainly relies on tourism. A major point of interest for visitors is the Campveerse Toren (Campvere Tower), built as part of the city defenses around 1500 and now serving as one of the oldest inns in the Netherlands
Caye Caulker lies off the coast of Belize, a small island that was once a quiet fishing village and today still feels wonderfully uncrowded compared to many Caribbean destinations. Its name likely comes from an English twist on “Hicaco,” the old Spanish name meaning coco plum, a nod to the island’s early days and bilingual roots.
Apulia, or Puglia, is a sun-kissed region in southeastern Italy, renowned for its diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage. The city of Bari, Apulia’s capital, offers a captivating blend of historic charm and vibrant modern life. Explore the narrow streets of the Old Town, home to the stunning Basilica di San Nicola, which houses the relics of Saint Nicholas.
Falmouth, on Cornwall’s south coast, grew around one of the world’s largest natural harbors, a feature that has shaped its maritime identity for centuries. The town expanded during the age of sail, serving as a key port for packet ships, and landmarks like Pendennis Castle still anchor Falmouth firmly in its naval past.
Ronda, perched high above the El Tajo gorge in southern Spain’s Málaga province, offers one of the most dramatic landscapes in Andalusia. The city is split in two by a 120-meter-deep canyon carved by the Guadalevín River, and connected by the iconic Puente Nuevo, an 18th-century stone bridge that took over 40 years to complete. Visitors crossing the bridge can stop at the viewpoint built into the stone itself, once used as a prison.