Big wolf cub in the snow.
Date: July 15
Zhinvali Reservoir
Zhinvali Reservoir is a striking turquoise-blue artificial lake located on the Aragvi River, in the Caucasus Mountains, roughly 70 kilometers north of Tbilisi. Completed in 1985, it supplies drinking water to about half of Tbilisi and features scenic mountain views alongside the historic Ananuri Fortress Complex. It spans a surface area of 11.5 square kilometers and reaches a maximum depth of 75 meters.
RR: Vacation RR
Date: June 29
Predators of Asia & Africa
Fort Worth Zoo is a zoo in Fort Worth, Texas and is home to 7,000 native and exotic animals. The Fort Worth Zoo houses two critically endangered Sumatran tigers named Rakan and N'dari. They live in the zoo's modern Predators of Asia & Africa habitat, which opened in June 2023. It includes huge yards for returning carnivores like lions, cheetahs, African wild dogs, and new addition of African leopards. The half that was formerly Asian Falls still displays Sumatran tigers, striped hyenas, as well as the new addition of clouded leopards.
Tag: Zoo tag
Date: July 1
Stryn
Stryn is a municipality located in the Nordfjord region of Vestland county, Western Norway. It is internationally renowned for its dramatic national romantic landscapes, which feature steep waterfalls, deep green valleys, towering peaks, and emerald-green glacial lakes. Stryn borders Jostedalsbreen National Park, home to the largest glacier on mainland Europe. Oppstrynsvatnet lake is a gem that is surrounded by mountains towering 1,900 metres above sea level.
Tag: Album tag
Date: July 5
The Florida Aquarium
The Florida Aquarium in Tampa houses three male North American river otters named Brandon, Kraken, and Huron. Equipped with powerful tails to help them navigate water effortlessly, North American river otters have thick, insulating fur that gives them warmth and protection against colder waters, allowing them to thrive in various aquatic environments. With their keen senses, North American river otters are great hunters even in the murkiest of waters. Their long whiskers act as sensitive receptors, helping them detect prey in the dark, while their sleek, agile bodies can move swiftly and precisely, making them efficient predators. They can also submerge in the water for 8 minutes without surfacing!
RR: June alternative RR
Date: July 6
Fort St. Catherine
Fort St. Catherine is Bermuda's largest coastal fortress and a prominent UNESCO World Heritage Site located at the northeastern tip of St. George's Island. Strategically positioned between Achilles Bay and St. Catherine's Beach, it overlooks the historic site where the survivors of the Sea Venture shipwreck safely made landfall in 1609, leading to the permanent colonization of Bermuda. The fortress is famous for mounting five massive, 18-ton rifled muzzle-loading guns capable of firing 400-pound shells designed to pierce heavy iron warship hulls.
Unesco: Historic Town of St George and Related Fortifications, Bermuda
RR: Vacation RR
Date: June 9
Senj
Senj is a historic coastal town in northern Croatia nestled between the Adriatic Sea and the foothills of the Kapela and Velebit mountains. As one of the oldest settlements on the upper Adriatic coast, it is famous for its powerful Bura wind, its pristine rocky beaches, and its turbulent military history as a 16th-century pirate and rebel stronghold.
RR: Monthly favourite surprise RR - June 2026
Date: June 29
La Union
La Union is a province of the Philippines located in the Ilocos Region (Region I) on Luzon Island. The land area of the province is 149,770 hectares. It is bordered by Ilocos Sur to the north, Benguet to the east, Pangasinan to the south and to the west by the shores of the South China Sea. The provincial cpaital is San Fernando City. Like most of the region, the province is squeezed in by the Cordillera mountain range to the east and the South China Sea to the West.
La Union is best known as the "Surfing Capital of the North", driven by the consistent waves of Urbiztondo Beach in San Juan. Beyond wave-riding, the province is famous for its vibrant cafe and dining scene, rich cultural heritage sites like the Ma-Cho Temple, and eco-tourism spots such as Tangadan Falls.
Thank you Kath!
Date: June 18
South Beach Fremantle
South Beach is a premier, family-friendly coastal destination located in the vibrant suburb of South Fremantle, Western Australia. Famous for its soft white sand, calm turquoise waters, and exceptionally relaxed Freo lifestyle, it features direct views of Rottnest, Carnac, and Garden Islands. Protected by offshore reefs and groynes, its gentle waves make it the safest beach in the area for young children, inexperienced swimmers, and stand-up paddleboarding.
RR: Australia & New Zealand x world RR
Date: June 21
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