Cape Cod Canal, Massachusetts (transit)
The Cape Cod Canal is an artificial waterway in the state of Massachusetts connecting Cape Cod Bay in the north to Buzzards Bay in the south. A swift running current changes direction every six hours and can reach 5.2 miles (8.4 km) per hour during the receding ebb tide. People often just sit and watch ships and boats transiting the canal. The Army Corps of Engineers maintains the Cape Cod Canal Visitor Center which introduces visitors to the history, features, and operation of the Canal.
Aappilattoq, Greenland
Aappilattoq is a village in the Kujalleq municipality in southern Greenland. The name means "sea anemone" in the Greenlandic language. The settlement had 132 inhabitants in 2010. The area of Aappilattoq has been inhabited since the 19th century, but the present-day village was founded in 1922. The main occupations and sources of income are hunting and fishing.
Hvalsey, Greenland
Hvalsey ("Whale Island") is located near Qaqortoq, Greenland and is the site of Greenland's largest, best-preserved Norse ruins in the area. There is a church there called Hvalsey Fjord Church. It serves the entire fjord and all of Kambstad Fjord as well, which is beside it.
Qaqortoq, Greenland
Qaqortoq is a town in the Kujalleq municipality in southern Greenland. It is the most populous town in southern Greenland and the fourth-largest town on the island. Tourism is a significant contributor to the economy of the town. The Great Greenland Fur-house is a popular tourist attraction. Tourists are offered year-round activities such as kayaking, hiking, whale-watching, cross-country skiing, and boating.
Nanortalik, Greenland
Nanortalik, which means "Place of Polar Bears", is a town in the Kujalleq municipality in southern Greenland. It is the southern-most town in Greenland. Nanortalik is located on a small island on the shores of the Labrador Sea and is most well known for its towering mountain peaks. The mountains in the region can easily be compared with the toughest routes in the Alps, and challenging ascents should only be attempted by experienced climbers.
L'Anse Aux Meadows, Newfoundland, Canada
L' Anse aux Meadow is an archaeological site on the northernmost tip of Newfoundland in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Discovered in 1960, it is the most famous site of a Viking settlement in North America outside of Greenland and the evidence of the first European presence in North America.
L' Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland
L' Anse aux Meadow is an archaeological site on the northernmost tip of Newfoundland in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Discovered in 1960, it is the most famous site of a Viking settlement in North America outside of Greenland and the evidence of the first European presence in North America.
Lindenow Fjord, Greenland
Alpine melt creates waterfalls on sheer rock faces. Tidewater glaciers create otherworldly shapes and colours along the coastline. One of the least explored fjords in Greenland, Lindenow is a great place to see wildlife on land, water and in the sky.
New York, U.S.
New York is capital city of the United States. Is located on the eastern coast of the country and is the most populous U.S. city. Is one of the main financial centers of the country and the whole world. In New York there are the UN headquarters, the famous Wall Street, the Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building. It is famous for its skyscrapers and its many neighborhoods. New York has many attractions, about 500 art galleries, 150 museums, over 100 theaters, dozens of shops and restaurants 17,000. The city is regarded as a cultural and artistic center of the U.S. East Coast.
Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik is a perfect town, with plenty of room, clean air, vibrant culture and beautiful environment. The southernmost capital of the world has it all. To enrich your knowledge of the Norwegian and Icelandic culture, visit the National Museum and the wooden buildings of the old city of Reykjavik. Afterwards leave the city behind and drive across landscapes of fire, ice and geysers to indulge in spas, that steam gushes.Don't miss such an ethereal experience.
St Anthony, Newfoundland, Canada
Its stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and opportunities for outdoor adventure make it a truly unforgettable destination!
St. Anthony is a town located on the northern peninsula of Newfoundland, Canada. It is known for its stunning natural beauty, with rugged coastline, towering cliffs, and nearby fjords. The town is also famous for its cultural heritage, as the birthplace of Sir Wilfred Grenfell, a famous doctor and humanitarian who dedicated his life to improving healthcare in the area.
St. Anthony is also a popular destination for whale watching, with opportunities to see humpback whales, minke whales, and even orcas in the surrounding waters.
Skoldungen, Greenland
Here you can get a feel of what an Arctic ghost town is like, as you’ll visit the abandoned Skoldungen settlement, where inhabitants were forced to move to larger, more accessible towns in 1961. The narrow part of Skoldungen fjord, in Greenland, is a great place to explore by Zodiac and kayak, allowing you to glide past icebergs and take some great photographs.
Uunartoq Island, Greenland
Uunartoq Qeqertaq, Greenlandic for "The Warming Island", is an island that was only acknowledged as such in September 2005, by an American explorer Dennis Schmitt, off the east central coast of Greenland, 550 km (340 mi) north of the Arctic Circle. Members of the scientific community believe that this newly discovered island is a direct result of global warming. The island has three large peninsulas, and thus resembles the letter W.
Woody Point, Newfoundland, Canada
Woody Point is a coastal, historic town in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada. The town is declared a Registered Heritage District, where the Gros Morne National Park is located.
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Yarmouth is a town located in southwestern Nova Scotia, Canada. It is the largest population centre in the Yarmouth region, and it serves as a hub for transportation, business, and tourism in the area.
Yarmouth has a rich history, with a long tradition of fishing and shipbuilding. The town is situated on the shores of the Bay of Fundy, which is known for its extreme tides and unique ecosystem. Yarmouth is also located on the Evangeline Trail, a popular tourist route that runs through the Acadian region of Nova Scotia.
In addition to its cultural and historical attractions, Yarmouth is known for its seafood, particularly its lobster and scallops. The town also hosts a number of festivals and events throughout the year.
Iles de la Madeleine, Quebec
Les Iles-de-la-Madeleine form the urban agglomeration of Îles-de-la-Madeleine in Quebec, Canada. The Magdalen Islands (French, Iles de la Madeleine) form a small archipelago in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. The islands have many kilometers of white sand beaches. They are a destination for bicycle, camping, sea kayaking, windsurfing and kitesurfing. During the winter-months eco-tourists visit the islands to observe new-born and young harp seal pups on the pack ice in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.