A souvenir from the meetup in Antwerp.
Date: April 11
Massachusetts
Massachusetts, the Bay State, primarily due to its geography and early colonial history. The name refers to the numerous bays along its coastline, including Massachusetts Bay, Cape Cod Bay, Buzzards Bay, and Narragansett Bay, as well as the original 17th-century Massachusetts Bay Colony.Thank you Juan!
Date: March 16
Wadden Sea
The Wadden Sea is the largest unbroken tidal flats system in the world, where natural processes proceed largely undisturbed. It extends along the coasts of Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands.
Unesco: Wadden Sea
RR: 10 Countries RR (20)
Date: April 7
Vračar plateau
Vračar plateau is a plateau on top of the Vračar Hill in Belgrade, twith an absolute height of 134 metres above sea level. It is the purported location of the 1594 Burning of Saint Sava's relics by the Ottomans. The dominant position in Belgrade's cityscape made the plateau a natural location for the first meteorological observatory in Serbia, Belgrade Meteorological Station, built in 1891. The most distinctive feature of the plateau today is a massive Church of Saint Sava, visible from almost all approaches to the city, and one of the Belgrade's main landmarks.
RR: 10 Countries RR (20)
Date: April 3
Jiangnan water town
Jiangnan water towns, located in the Yangtze River Delta, are historic settlements characterized by, white-walled homes with black-tiled roofs, stone bridges, and canals.
RR: Monthly favourite surprise RR - January 2026
Date: Jan 29
Scarlet Honeyeater
The Scarlet Honeyeater is found along the east coast of Australia, from Cooktown, Queensland to Gippsland, Victoria, but it is less common south of Sydney, being a summer migrant in the south. The Scarlet Honeyeater occurs in a wide range of forest habitats, but is most common in open eucalypt forests and woodlands, especially those that grow near wetlands. They are frequently seen in flowering shrubs, and can be spotted in urban areas where people have planted bottlebrushes and other nectar-rich species.
RR: Australia & New Zealand x world RR
Date: March 26
Lau Pa Sat
Inscribed as UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage, Singapore’s Hawker Culture celebrates the rich food heritage and multicultural community. At the heart of this legacy, Lau Pa Sat is a must-visit dining destination for authentic hawker food with a diverse array of Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international dishes that showcase culinary mastery passed through generations. Lau Pa Sat is a living testament to the rich tapestry of cultures, flavours, and traditions, but also stands as a vibrant symbol of Singapore’s dynamic food scene, and the nation’s heart and soul.
RR: 10 Countries RR (20)
Date: March 27
Nyungwe National Park
April 12, 2026
Nyungwe National Park lies in southwest Rwanda, partly abutting the Burundi border. It's a vast area of mountain rainforest, home to many species of chimpanzees, plus owl-faced and colobus monkeys. The Canopy Walkway, part of the Igishigishigi Trail, is a high suspension bridge with views over the valley and surrounding forests. A trail runs to the Kamiranzovu Marsh, with its birdlife, orchids and waterfall.
It is one of the oldest rainforests in Africa and was recently designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023.
Unesco: Nyungwe National Park
Thank you Deo!
Date: March 30
Dray Nur waterfall
Dray Nur is a majestic waterfall located about 25–26 km south of Buon Ma Thuot city center in Dak Lak Province, Vietnam. Known as the Wife Waterfallin the local Ede language, it is one of the most powerful and scenic falls in the Central Highlands, stretching over 250 meters in length and falling from a height of approximately 30 meters.
Thank you Hạnh-Nhi!
Date: March 9
Fiona
Born prematurely on January 24, 2017, at the Cincinnati Zoo, Fiona is a world-famous Nile hippopotamus who survived against all odds. Weighing only 29 pounds at birth, far below the normal 75–100 pounds,she became a beloved symbol of hope. Now a healthy adult, she resides with her mother Bibi, half-brother Fritz and Tucker. She celebrated her 9th birthday in 2026.
Tag: Favcourites tag
Date: March 25
Shiretoko Peninsula
The Shiretoko Peninsula is located on the easternmost portion of the Japanese island of Hokkaido, protruding into the Sea of Okhotsk. It is separated from Kunashiri Island by the Nemuro Strait. It was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005, in recognition of the peninsula being the southernmost point where sea ice usually forms in the Northern Hemisphere. Shiretoko is one of the richest integrated ecosystems in the world. Encompassing both terrestrial and marine areas the property is located in the northeast of Hokkaido and is comprised of a part of the Shiretoko Peninsula, which protrudes into the Sea of Okhotsk and the surrounding marine areas.
Unesco: Shiretoko
RR: 10 Countries RR (20)
Date: March 18
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