Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines and a densely built city on the eastern shore of Manila Bay. It serves as a major center for government, commerce, education, and the arts, while its neighborhoods reveal different layers of Filipino life. The Pasig River connects the city to the wider metropolitan area, and the waterfront remains an important part of its setting. Manila is especially known for Intramuros, the walled historic district at the heart of the city.
Sal
Sal is a relatively flat, dry island in Cabo Verde, known for its broad beaches, volcanic landscapes, and strong connection with the sea. Its main urban centers are Espargos, the island’s administrative capital, and Santa Maria, a coastal town that developed around fishing and salt production and is now the island’s principal tourism center.
Medoc
Médoc is a peninsula in southwestern France, located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gironde estuary, north of Bordeaux. It is widely recognized for its vineyards, which produce some of the country’s most established wines, particularly red varieties based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Mendoza
Mendoza sits at the base of the Andes in western Argentina, where sun-drenched plains meet snow-capped peaks.
Outback
The Australian Outback is a broad term for the sparsely settled rangelands and remote landscapes that extend across much of the continent. Rather than being a single desert, it includes arid plains, red-earth deserts, mountain ranges, rocky gorges, tropical savannas, salt lakes, and river country.
