Katherine, located in the Northern Territory of Australia, is a vibrant outback town that serves as a gateway to some of the region’s most striking natural landscapes. Situated along the Katherine River, the town has historically been a hub for agriculture, cattle farming, and Aboriginal communities, blending modern infrastructure with deep-rooted cultural heritage.
Wadi Rum, often called the “Valley of the Moon,” is a desert landscape in southern Jordan renowned for its dramatic sandstone mountains, sweeping red sand dunes, and ancient history carved into the rock. Its vast, otherworldly scenery has made it both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a backdrop for films set on distant planets.
At the heart of this tiny village is the 12th-century St. Davids Cathedral. And, beside it lie the ruins of the bishop's Palace. Walk the coastal path and visit the popular Oceanarium.
Ica is a city in southern Peru, located in a fertile valley surrounded by the dry coastal desert. The city is the capital of the Ica Region and an important center for agriculture, wine, and pisco production. Its setting is distinctive because irrigated fields and vineyards lie close to extensive sand dunes. The nearby Huacachina oasis, about five kilometers from the city center, is one of the region’s best-known landmarks, with a lagoon surrounded by palms, huarangos, restaurants, and high dune
Antiquity is everywhere on the island of Rhodes, from its cobbled Old Town to a mighty acropolis presiding high over the town of Lindos. Ancient ruins recall Crusades-era occupation and Ottoman tyranny, but today, a rather magical Aegean lifestyle is predominant. Travelers will enjoy excellent food, picturesque beaches, buzzing nightlife, and snorkeling in clear waters.