Belém do Pará sits at the edge of the Amazon, where river and bay meet in a landscape with activity and color. The Ver-o-Peso Market spreads along Guajará Bay, welcoming early morning boats laden with fresh fish, herbs, fruits, and Amazonian goods. Recognized by UNESCO as a Creative City of Gastronomy, the local cuisine marries Indigenous, Portuguese, and African traditions to create dishes found nowhere else.
Olympic National Park occupies Washington State’s remote northwest corner, shaped by isolation and ecological range rather than a single defining feature.
Immerse yourself in adventure in the untouched wilderness of Masoala National Park, Madagascar, where pristine rainforests, secluded beaches, and diverse wildlife converge. Varied animal sightings await, from whale watching to lemur spotting; it's like nowhere else on this planet!
Rising along the border of Nepal and Tibet, Mount Everest stands as the highest point on Earth, reaching over 29,000 feet into the sky. Known locally as Sagarmatha, meaning “Peak of Heaven,” and Chomolungma, meaning “Goddess Mother of the World,” the mountain carries deep spiritual meaning for the communities that live in its shadow. Its summit sits in air so thin that oxygen levels are only a fraction of what travelers experience at sea level.
Dampier Peninsula is situated along the north east coast of western Australia within the famous Kimberley. Around half of the Peninsula is covered by Aboriginal land, and so you should check with the Tourist Information Centre in Broome about the areas where you may not be permitted. However, there are several places where you can stay.
Elmina is a coastal town in southern Ghana, located along the Gulf of Guinea in the Central Region. The town is closely tied to the Atlantic fishing industry, with large numbers of brightly painted wooden canoes lining the shoreline each morning.
Spitsbergen is the largest island of Norway’s Svalbard archipelago, where the wonders of the Arctic come alive in breathtaking fashion. Known for its wild, untamed beauty, Spitsbergen offers travelers the chance to experience landscapes that are both surreal and majestic. From towering glaciers and jagged mountain peaks to expansive tundra and crystal-clear fjords, this frozen paradise is an explorer’s dream. The islands feature seven national parks and 23 nature reserves, which provide homes for many seabird species as well as polar bears, reindeer, the Arctic fox, and more.
Other Popular Destinations in Norway
Bergen
Charming Bergen will sweep you away with its picturesque architecture and breathtaking natural beauty. Nestled between stunningly verdant mountains and the winding fjords of the North Sea, this scenic town will delight you at every turn.
Oslo
Oslo, Norway’s capital, stands at the crossroads of Nordic history and forward-thinking design. Originally founded over a thousand years ago by Viking King Harald Hardrada, the city has evolved from a medieval trading hub into one of Europe’s most modern capitals. Visitors can explore its layered past at the Akershus Fortress, a 13th-century stronghold still standing guard over Oslofjord, or walk through the preserved wooden homes of Damstredet.