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Montenegro » MNE On the narrow strip of land where Budva's Old Town is located, next to the city walls and the Old Town to the west, stands a Holy Trinity Church. Following the fall of the Republic of Venice in 1797, Austria permitted the construction of the Holy Trinity Church at the request of the Orthodox community in Budva, with the support of the Bishop of Montenegro, and construction was completed in 1804. |
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Australia » Wollongong Lake Illawarra is a large, open, medium-sized, barrier lagoon formed by strong currents, located in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, about 100 km south of Sydney, Australia. Lake Illawarra is one of the most picturesque locations on the coast. It offers everything from parks and jetties along its shores to water activities such as boating, fishing, and sailing. |
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Oman » OMN Mashirah Island is the largest island in Oman, located about 12 km off the eastern coast of the Sultanate in the Arabian Sea. This beautiful island enjoys very stable winds during the summer months of April to September. Average wind speeds range from 20-30 knots, and the weather is consistently pleasant, with temperatures between 25-30°C. |
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Kazakhstan » KAZ Lake Balkhash is a true gem of Kazakhstan, recognized as the largest inland body of water in the country and the second largest inland basin in the world, after the Caspian Sea. This unique lake is distinguished by its striking contrast: the western part is filled with freshwater, while the eastern part is predominantly saltwater with a characteristic sea taste. |
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Australia » QLD Australia Zoo is located in Beerwah, a suburb of the Sunshine Coast region of Queensland, Australia. Spanning over 750 acres of woodland, of which 110 acres (45 ha) are open to the public, the zoo is home to over 1,200 animal species. Australia Zoo has a dedicated team of conservationists who work around the clock to provide unique animal experiences. |
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Myanmar » MMR Hsinbyume Pagoda, also known as Myatheindan Pagoda, is a large pagoda located north of Mingun in the Sagaing region of Myanmar, on the west bank of the Irrawaddy River. It is approximately 10 km northwest of Mandalay and near Mingun Pahtodawgyi. The pagoda is painted white and is built in the shape of the sacred Mount Meru in Buddhism. |
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Iran » IRN The Shah Mosque, officially known as the Imam Mosque or Imam Khomeini Mosque, is a mosque located south of Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan, Isfahan Province, Iran. Construction began in 1611, during the Safavid Empire, on the orders of Abbas the Great, and was completed around 1630. It is considered one of the masterpieces of Persian architecture during the Islamic period. |