Woodstock is a historic market town in Oxfordshire, located beside the grounds of Blenheim Palace and surrounded by the countryside of the Cotswolds. Its compact centre is lined with honey-coloured stone buildings, independent shops, galleries, cafés, and traditional pubs. The town’s Market Place and Town Hall form a natural focal point, while streets such as Park Street and Oxford Street reveal a mixture of Georgian and older architecture.

Ballestas Islands are a group of rocky islands off the coast of Paracas in Peru’s Ica Region, within the marine ecosystem influenced by the cold Humboldt Current. The islands consist of North, Central, and South Ballestas and are protected as part of the National Reserve System of Islands, Islets and Guano Points. Their steep rock faces, arches, caves, and eroded formations rise directly from the Pacific Ocean. The islands are best known for their concentration of marine wildlife.

Glastonbury, a town in Somerset, England, is steeped in mysticism and historical allure. Known for its rich Arthurian legends and spiritual significance, Glastonbury is a must-visit for those fascinated by mythology and history. The town’s centerpiece is the majestic Glastonbury Abbey, a grand ruin once one of the most powerful monasteries in England. Founded in the 7th century, the Abbey is famously linked to the legend of King Arthur and his supposed final resting place.

Lapu-Lapu City occupies much of Mactan Island in Cebu Province, Philippines, and is connected to Cebu City and the mainland by bridges across the Mactan Channel. The city combines a busy urban environment with beaches, resorts, coastal communities, and a major international airport. Mactan Island is also known for its coral-rich waters and long association with fishing and maritime trade.

Adjoining the idyllic farm of the McGill family are miles of beaches, tussock grass, and wildflower meadows, the nesting grounds of hundreds of Magellanic and gentoo penguins, upland and kelp geese, crested and flightless steamer ducks, tussock birds, and night herons. After viewing the birds, take a spot of tea in Mrs. McGill's kitchen.