Guam, a vibrant island territory in the Western Pacific, offers travelers more than just sandy beaches and turquoise water. As the largest island in Micronesia, Guam has a dynamic past that’s shaped its present. Evidence of ancient Chamorro settlements can be found at sites like Latte Stone Park, where limestone pillars dating back over a thousand years stand tall.
Must-sees in Seville include the landmark palace Royal Alcázar of Seville, the Gothic, bell-towered Catedral de Sevilla, and Plaza de España, an architectural marvel with Moorish, Baroque and Renaissance influences. Meanwhile, Museo del Baile Flamenco is the place to learn about flamenco dancing culture.
Lundy is a small granite island in the Bristol Channel, about 12 miles off the coast of North Devon. Roughly three miles long and half a mile wide, it has a rugged western coastline of cliffs and a more sheltered eastern side with grassy slopes and Landing Bay. The island is owned by the National Trust and managed by the Landmark Trust, with a small resident community and no cars.
Chamarel is a mountain village in southwestern Mauritius, surrounded by forested slopes, volcanic terrain, and agricultural land. Its elevated position gives the area a cooler, wetter setting than much of the coast, while its location near Black River Gorges National Park places it within one of the island’s main protected landscapes.
Georgetown, Guyana’s capital, is a city of wooden cathedrals, tree-lined canals, and street corners alive with music, food, and political discussion. Located at the mouth of the Demerara River, the streets still follow the Dutch grid system, and the city’s architectural signature, with its elegant wooden buildings with louvered shutters and fretwork, make it one of the most visually distinct capitals in South America.