Mount Taranaki

Mount Taranaki, officially Taranaki Maunga, is a spectacular, 2,518-metre dormant stratovolcano located on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island. Renowned for its nearly perfect symmetrical cone, it serves as the centerpiece of Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki, formerly Egmont National Park. The park features a distinct, circular boundary created by dense forest meeting surrounding pastures, making it clearly visible from space. Lake Mangamahoe, a stunning man-made reservoir, is famous for offering one of the most iconic, postcard-worthy reflection views of Mount Taranaki framed by lush native forest.

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Date: July 5

Waipoua Forest

Waipoua Forest is New Zealand's most famous and largest remaining tract of native kauri forest. Located on the west coast of the Northland region, it is the sacred home of Tāne Mahuta, the country's largest known living kauri tree.  This colossal tree stands 51 metres tall, measures nearly 14 metres in girth, and is estimated to be around 2,000 years old. The forest is highly celebrated for its immense ecological value, spiritual Māori heritage, and ancient, towering giants.

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Date: July 14

Snowy Owl

Korkeasaari Zoo plays a critically important role in the survival of the snowy owl), which is classified as critically endangered in Finland. The zoo manages the European studbook and directly coordinates the EAZA Ex-situ Programme for the species to maintain a viable breeding population across European zoos.

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Date: July 31

Church of Saint Sava

The Church of Saint Sava is a Serbian Orthodox church in Belgrade. It is the fourth largest Eastern Orthodox church in the world and one of the largest churches in the world by gross volume. The church is dedicated to Saint Sava, the first Serbian archbishop and the nation's patron saint. Symbolically built on the Vračar plateau, it marks the location where Ottoman Grand Vizier Sinan Pasha burned the relics of Saint Sava in 1594. It is designed in the Neo-Byzantine style, drawing direct inspiration from the famous Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. The church reaches a soaring height of 70 meters to the top of its central cross. The interior features over 15,000 square meters of magnificent gold mosaics, which were fully completed in 2020.

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Date: June 22

Common dolphins of Phillip Island

Wildlife Coast Cruises provides exceptional wildlife and scenic cruises around Phillip Island, Seal Rocks, Westernport Bay, and Wilsons Promontory.

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Date: July 10

Mount Makiling

Mount Makiling or Mount Maquiling, is a dormant volcano in Laguna province, Philippines. The mountain rises to an elevation of 3,580 ft above mean sea level and is the highest feature of the Laguna Volcanic Field. A popular hiking destination, Mount Makiling is a state-owned forest reserve administered by the University of the Philippines, Los Baños. Now known as Mount Makiling Forest Reserve, it was declared an ASEAN Heritage Park in 2013. The volcano has no recorded historic eruption but volcanism is still evident through geothermal features like mud spring and hot springs. Legends surrounding the mountain relates to Maria Makiling, which is said to be the 'guardian' of the mountain. The contour of the mountain is said to be that of her in a reclining position.

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Date: June 7

Bronx Zoo

The big boys of the Bronx Zoo, add them up and they weigh over 7800 pounds.
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Date: July 19

Angra do Heroísmo

Angra do Heroísmo is a breathtaking historic capital located on the southern coast of Terceira Island in the Azores. Also known as Angra, its central city grid was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 due to its immense significance during the Age of Discovery. For centuries, this fortified town acted as a mandatory maritime crossroads connecting Europe, the Americas, and Africa. The vibrant civic heart of Angra features distinctive Portuguese cobblestone streets, a grand 19th-century Town Hall, and pastel facades. Igreja da Misericórdia is a striking blue-and-white 18th-century Baroque church anchoring the old harbor front.

Unesco: Central Zone of the Town of Angra do Heroismo in the Azores
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Date: June 20

Konstanz

Konstanz is the largest and most historic city on Lake Constance, located in the southwestern German state of Baden-Württemberg. Situated right on the border with Switzerland, it forms a unique political and geographic enclave where its historic city center sits entirely on the southern, "Swiss" side of the Rhine River. Combining deep medieval history with a vibrant university atmosphere, Konstanz serves as a primary commercial center and a major tourist hub for exploring the broader lake region.

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Date: July 29

Fish Creek

Fish Creek is a historic and walkable village nestled along the shoreline of Door County. This waterfront town is highly celebrated as an artistic hub and prime destination for outdoor recreation, boutique shopping, and lakeside dining. It sits right next to Peninsula State Park,  a 3,776-acre Wisconsin state park with eight miles of Green Bay shoreline in Door County. Peninsula is the third largest state park in Wisconsin.

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Date: July 14

Port Dover

Port Dover is a picturesque resort town located on the north shore of Lake Erie in Norfolk County, Ontario. Best known for its unique tropical-style sandy beach with real palm trees, rich maritime history, and fresh lake perch, this charming town has a population of roughly 7,800 residents. It is located approximately a 1-hour drive south of Hamilton and about 2.5 hours from Toronto. The Port Dover Lighthouse sits at the very end of the West Pier and is one of Ontario’s oldest pre-confederation harbor designs.

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Date: July 16

African penguin

In Whipsnade Zoo, two penguin colonies, rockhopper and African penguins are featured. These two groups of penguins are living in an amazing natural environment, featuring custom penguins pools, stunning views over the Downs and even rock formations for the rockhoppers.

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Date: June 29