Sapporo
Sapporo, (säp-pô´rô), capital of Hokkaido prefecture, SW Hokkaido, Japan. One of Japan's most rapidly growing urban centers, Sapporo is famous for its annual snow festival. It was the site of the 1972 winter Olympics.
Sceilg Mhichíl
Sceilg Mhichíl, also known as Skellig Michael, is a steep rocky island in the Atlantic Ocean off the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry. Rising sharply from the sea, the island is dominated by rugged peaks, exposed cliffs, and narrow terraces. Its remote position helped preserve an early Christian monastic settlement that occupies a high ridge above the landing points.
Namib-Naukluft National Park
Namib-Naukluft National Park is Namibia’s largest protected area, covering a vast stretch of desert from the central plateau toward the Atlantic coast. Its landscape includes rolling gravel plains, isolated rocky mountains, dry river valleys, and some of the country’s most recognizable sand dunes. The park contains the Namib Sand Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage property known for extensive dune fields shaped by wind and coastal fog.
Bernkastel
Timbered homes and winemaking are some of the defining characteristics of Bernkastel-Kues.
Nosy Iranja
Nosy Iranja, a tropical paradise off the northwest coast of Madagascar, is a must-visit destination for travelers seeking an untouched escape. Known for its stunning natural beauty, Nosy Iranja is actually composed of two islands, Nosy Iranja Be and Nosy Iranja Kely, connected by a striking sandbar that appears at low tide. Visitors can stroll across the white sands with crystal-clear turquoise waters on either side, creating an otherworldly experience of walking between two islands.
