Victoria is a laidback and picturesque city with an old-school charm and colonial architecture. Highlights include Ogden Pier Terminal, Empress Hotel and the gardens surrounding Government House.
Tucked away in a particularly mountainous kink at the eastern end of the Italian Riviera, the villages of the Cinque Terre were shaped by their profound isolation. Set amid some of the most dramatic coastal scenery on the planet, these iridescent and vivid towns can bolster the most jaded of spirits. Explore the various villages here.
Ha Long Bay “Descending Dragon”, in the Gulf of Tonkin, includes some 1,600 islands and islets, creating a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars. Due to their precipitous nature, most of the islands are uninhabited and unaffected by human presence. The site's beautiful scenic beauty is complemented by its fascinating biological interest.