Hyde Park – Australia
Feb 15
Cowrie Island – Philippines
Cowrie Island is one of the most popular islands in Honda Bay. The island is named after the family of marine mollusk with smooth and polished shells called “cowries”. Cowrie Island is a small paradise island located near the east coast of Palawan Island, Philippines. The island is surrounded by white sand beaches with large…
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Feb 7
London Eye – England
The London Eye was built to celebrate the millennium in 2000 and was originally known as the Millennium Wheel. It has now become an iconic symbol of the city of London. The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel that is located on the South Bank of the River Thames in London, England. The leisurely…
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Jan 31
Fort Fujairah – United Arab Emirates
Fort Fujairah is the oldest and largest fort in the United Arab Emirates. Fort Fujairah is located between the Arabian Sea and the Hajar Mountains in the city of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. The fort was constructed between the years of 1500 and 1550 and was renovated between 1650 and 1700 which makes the fort…
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Jan 25
APAC Park – Vietnam
APAC Park has cultural art sculptures representing the member countries of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APAC) and has become a place for local cultural, artistic and other activities. The APEC Park is located in a triangle piece of land on the banks of the Han River, near the Dragon Bridge and the Museum of Cham…
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Jan 17
Proboscis Monkey – Malaysia
Proboscis Monkeys are known as long-nosed monkeys and live on the island of Borneo in the coastal mangroves or forest area along rivers. Proboscis Monkeys are endemic to the jungles of Borneo. They live along the island’s river channels, coastal mangroves and swamps. They are highly arboreal, staying almost exclusively in the trees and will…
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Jan 9
Victuals Market – Germany
Victuals Market was originally a farmers market but it has now turned into one of the top sights in the center of Munich. Victuals Market is located in the heart of Munich’s historic city center. It received is name from the Latin word “victus” which is synonymous for food. The market has transitioned from a…
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Jan 1
Big Bend National Park – Texas
Big Bend National Park is one of the few place left in the United States where you can completely get away from man-made influences. Big Bend National Park is one of the most remote national parks in the United States. It is located in the middle of the Chihuahuan Desert with its southern border being…
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Dec 27
Patong Beach – Thailand
Patong Beach is the most popular beach resort town in Phuket, Thailand. Patong Beach is famous for its 3 km long white sand beach lined with restaurants, cafes, bars, shops and legendary nightlife. The beautiful long white sandy beach is stunning and it is busy during the day with beach goers enjoying the warm weather,…
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Dec 21
Vatican City
Vatican City is the smallest independent nation-state in the world and the residence of the spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church. Vatican City became an independent state on February 11, 1929 defined by the Lateran Treaty. Its territory is the world’s smallest land area totaling a mere 44 hectares (108 acres) and is located…
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Dec 14
Tegallalang Rice Terraces – Indonesia
The Tegallalang Rice Terraces are a network of small rice paddies that are meticulously carved into the hillsides creating a stunning landscape. The Tegallalang Rice Terraces are located in the small town of Tegallalang about 25 minutes away from Ubud, Indonesia on the island of Bali. The rice terraces are famous for their beautiful scenes…
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Dec 6
San Antonio Riverwalk – Texas
The San Antonio River Walk is the defining feature that sets San Antonio apart from most other cities. The San Antonio River Walk is 15 mile long and is broken up into three sections – the Museum Reach, Downtown and Mission Reach. The most famous section and the section that most visitors to San Antonio…
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Nov 29
Road to Hana – Hawaii
Driving the Road to Hana is more than just a great scenic drive through Maui. It is an event of seemingly endless hairpin turn, through tropical rainforest and ocean side cliffs with views of waterfalls and truly unique beaches. The Road to Hana is a 64 mile long stretch connecting Kahului to the town of…
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