Spitzkoppe, often referred to as the "Matterhorn of Namibia," is a stunning granite peak rising majestically from the desert floor, offering some of the most dramatic landscapes in the country. Located between Usakos and Swakopmund, this isolated mountain range, with its highest point standing at 1,728 meters, is a paradise for hikers, climbers, and nature lovers. The area is also rich in ancient San rock art, providing visitors with a glimpse into Namibia's prehistoric past.
Durban is a big subtropical city in the north-eastern province of KwaZulu/Natal. It has been a major port since the 1850s and is home to the largest concentration of Indian-descended people in the country - Mohandas Gandhi arrived here as an indentured labourer in 1893. Today the city is better known as a holiday-makers' fun parlour with a happening nightlife.
Loen is a small village at the innermost end of Nordfjord in Stryn municipality, western Norway, where steep mountains, deep valleys, and glacier-fed lakes meet the fjord. The village sits beneath Mount Hoven and Skåla, with forested slopes rising sharply from the water. Its location provides easy access to both the fjord and the Lodalen valley, making the landscape unusually varied within a short distance.
Erawan National Park is located in Kanchanaburi Province in western Thailand and is best known for its tiered waterfalls, limestone hills, and dense forest. The park covers a large area of mixed deciduous and evergreen woodland near the Tenasserim Hills close to the border with Myanmar.
Walvis Bay, set along Namibia’s Atlantic coast, is a vibrant port town where desert and ocean converge in striking contrast. Once under German and later South African administration, the bay has long been valued for its deep natural harbor, which remains central to Namibia’s fishing and shipping industries today.