Oulu is a coastal city in northern Finland, situated where the Oulujoki River reaches the Gulf of Bothnia. It is the largest city in northern Finland and an important center for technology, education, culture, and regional services. Water shapes much of the city, with the river, shoreline, islands, and nearby wetlands providing spaces for recreation. Oulu is also known for its extensive network of cycling routes, which connects residential districts with the city center and surrounding countrysi

Nearly 80% of the city was destroyed in WWII. It is now known for its many museums, including the Museum of Tapestry, the Brothers Grimm Museum and Fredericianum Museum.

Mafia Island is a coastal island in Tanzania’s Pwani Region, lying in the Indian Ocean opposite the Rufiji River Delta. It forms part of the Mafia Archipelago, which includes smaller islands such as Chole, Juani, Jibondo, and Bwejuu. Kilindoni is the main town and port, while Utende provides access to Mafia Island Marine Park.

There is a whole host of wildlife on Moreton Island which you can see on the numerous beaches, and along the walking and 4WD trails. Many wading birds can be found on the island, in particular between September and April when many birds migrate from other countries. You may also be lucky enough to see Green and Loggerhead Turtles which often nest between November - February.

A visit to Como is like looking through a manual on the history of architecture. Its ancient walls, the Duomo with its rich Gothic-Renaissance façade, the Broletto, the Castel Baradello, the Romanesque basilicas of Sant'Abbondio and S. Fedele, the myriad of monuments created by the Comacini Masters, and the modern architectural lines, all represent foundations of the urban and tourist fabric, interwoven with unforgettable splendor.