Nome is a coastal city on the southern Seward Peninsula in western Alaska, facing Norton Sound and the Bering Sea. Its remote location places it far from Alaska's major road network, with access primarily by air and seasonal sea travel. The surrounding landscape consists of tundra, low mountains, wetlands, beaches, and broad coastal plains. Nome is best known for its connection to gold mining and its role as a regional center for communities across western Alaska.
Indulge your taste for romance, drink in the clear mountain air, walk through the world-famous bushland or just relax in front of a roaring log fire. Located less than two hour's drive from Sydney, the Blue Mountains offer a natural wonderland of untamed bush, spectacular rock formations and native wildlife.
Nilwella is a small coastal settlement in Sri Lanka’s Southern Province, located near Dikwella along a quieter section of the Indian Ocean shoreline. The area is characterized by sandy beaches, rocky headlands, coconut palms, and small fishing communities. Nilwella is less developed than many of the better-known beach towns farther west, giving it a more local character. Its position on the southern coast also places it close to Dikwella, Hiriketiya, and several smaller beaches and coves that ca
A fishing port and seaside resort in a picturesque location. The old town is dominated by a castle (7th century). The cathedral (1279) is notable for its admirable sculptures and paintings as well as its Arab-Norman bell tower. The mausoleum of Lucius Munatius Plancus, an impressive Roman monument, is cylindrical in shape and 13 meters high. The sanctuary of Montagna Spaccata is at Punta della Trinità, where you can see a chasm which is traditionally said to have opened up on the death of Jesus.
Libya, located in North Africa along the Mediterranean coast, is a country of vast deserts, ancient history, and dramatic landscapes. Much of its terrain is dominated by the Sahara Desert, with sand dunes, rocky plateaus, and oases shaping life across the country.