Timor-Leste, one of the world’s youngest nations, is a place where resilience and cultural richness shape everyday life. Its history is deeply marked by centuries of Portuguese colonial rule, followed by Indonesian occupation and a long struggle for independence, achieved in 2002.
This island is Australia's third largest, only a short flight or ferry trip from the mainland. The abundance of native flora and fauna are unthreatened due to its remoteness. Sea lions basking in the sun and penguins promenading are a spectacle to see. PirKangaroo Island, often described as Australia’s "Galápagos," is a wildlife sanctuary and nature lover's paradise located off the coast of South Australia.
Florence is a coastal city in Oregon located where the Siuslaw River meets the Pacific Ocean. It is known for its dramatic coastal scenery, extensive sand dunes, and working waterfront.
Located among the calcareous plateaus covered with Mideterranean scrub and alluvial deposites from the coastal plains, Nîmes appears as a city with various faces. First and foremost, the city is known as the 'French Roma', because of its famous history and its well conserved antique monuments. Nîmes is also, for many 'aficionados', the 'French Madrid'.
Devil’s Bridge National Park, located on the rugged Atlantic coast of Antigua, is one of the island’s most dramatic natural landmarks. The park is named after its striking limestone arch, carved over centuries by relentless waves and wind.