A booming city of over 3 million, Surabaya offers many good hotels, shopping centers and entertainment. Its well stocked zoological garden include several species of Indonesian fauna like "orang utan", komodo dragon and a collection of nocturnal animals.
Saint-Pierre is a historic coastal town in northern Martinique, set between the Caribbean Sea and the slopes of Mount Pelée. Once the island’s principal port and commercial centre, the town was destroyed by the volcano’s eruption and later rebuilt around surviving ruins and archaeological remains. Today, Saint-Pierre is recognized as a Town of Art and History, with a landscape that combines the sea, volcanic mountain, historic streets, and remnants of the former city.
Bloemfontein is the capital of the Free State province and South Africa’s judicial capital, located near the geographic centre of the country. Known locally as Bloem, the city is often called the “City of Roses,” a reference to the many rose gardens found around its streets and parks. Its character comes from a combination of government institutions, historic sandstone buildings, museums, universities, and open spaces.
Santa Cruz Island is the beating heart of the Galápagos and is home to the largest town in the archipelago, Puerto Ayora, and a key access point for travelers exploring this unique region. But beyond its small port and shops, the island reveals a surprising range of ecosystems, from black lava shores to lush highlands where giant tortoises roam freely.
Jena is surrounded by limestone slopes about 400 m high, botanical and geological features ,amongst which are 40 types of orchids. Jena is also famous for the Optical Museum.