Founded in 1721 by mainland Chinese, it is the third largest city in Taiwan. Occupied by Japanese from 1895-1945, it totally leveled and rebuilt. With many museums, gardens and universities, it is considered the cultural center of Taiwan.
Kazakhstan, the world’s ninth-largest country, offers travelers a striking mix of sweeping steppe landscapes, modern cities, and deep-rooted nomadic traditions.
The Whitsunday Islands sit in the heart of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, where more than 70 islands rise from wide blue seas and offer an invitation to explore. Whitsunday Island itself is the largest of this group, known internationally for its ribbon of white silica sand stretching over seven kilometers at Whitehaven Beach. This sand feels cool underfoot even in warm sunshine because it’s made of nearly pure silica carried there by ancient ocean currents.
Holbox is known for sandy streets, laid-back beach bars, and calm turquoise water. It is a place where shoes are optional and bikes are the preferred way to roam. Perfect for travelers who want to unwind and slow everything down.
The Strait of Magellan, a pivotal waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, offers an extraordinary experience for travelers seeking both natural wonder and historical significance. This legendary strait, named after the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan who navigated it in 1520, is a gateway to the rugged beauty of southern Chile.