Rabaul is a town on the island of New Britain in the country of Papua New Guinea. Due to how the town is situated on a protected harbor, it became a strategic location in the Pacific Front during WWII.
Hulhumale: A man-made island set to house 240,000+ people
Hulhumale is a partially-completed man-made island which, along with the Male airport, will be one of the largest land reclamation projects in the country.
Canal des Pangalanes: Madagascar’s 400 mile waterway
Along the east coast of the island country of Madagascar sits the Canal des Pangalanes, a canal that parallels the Indian Ocean coastline.
St Pierre and Miquelon: French islands 12 miles from Canada
Off the coast of the Canadian Province of Newfoundland on the far eastern part of the country lies St Pierre and Miquelon, an island duo that technically belongs to France and sits 12 miles off the coast of Canada.
Baltic Waterways: Pathway to the Atlantic via international waters
The Baltic Waterways are the only exit from the Baltic Sea to the Atlantic Ocean, proving to be a passage of strategic significance.
Toronto Islands: Small-town living off the coast of Canada’s largest city
Just a 15 min ferry from downtown Toronto sits the Toronto Islands – an oasis away from the bustling city.
Chile & Argentina Border: Undefined due to decades-long dispute
The Chile-Argentina border is 3,300 miles long, though there is a 40-mile stretch that is still disputed between the countries to this day.
Harry Potter World: The Wizarding World in Central Florida
Universal Orlando Resort is home to Harry Potter World, which spans two separate theme parks that bring the wizarding world to life.
Diego Garcia: An American military outpost in the middle of the Indian Ocean
Diego Garcia is an isolated island in the middle of the Indian Ocean that is claimed by the UK and home to a US military installation.
Kumano Kodo: An ancient pilgrimage route in Japan
The Kumano Kodo is an ancient pilgrimage route dating back more than 1,000 passing various Shinto shines and holy sites.