San Agustin Church | Philippines

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San Agustin Church is a Roman Catholic church located inside the historic walled city of Intramuros in Manila.

Along with their search for wealth, the Spanish colonizers made it a top mission to spread Catholicism in the Philippines. And to broaden the reach of Christianity, a place for worship is needed to bring the congregation together. As a result, churches were built around the country for Christianity to thrive. One of these churches was the San Agustin Church.

Baroque Churches of the Philippines is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The other three churches are: Church of La Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion, Church of San Agustin (Paoay) and Church of Santo Tomas de Villanueva.

The Vega Archipelago | Norway

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The Vega Archipelago (Vegaøyan in Norwegian), is a group of islands in the Norwegian Sea. This cluster of around 6,500 small islands in Nordland county, just south of the Arctic circle, surrounds the main island of Vega and has been inhabited since the Stone Age.

Vegaøyan – The Vega Archipelago is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The Kvarken Archipelago | Finland

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The Kvarken Archipelago is part of UNESCO World Heritage site High Coast / Kvarken Archipelago.

The steep High Coast, located in Sweden, and the flat Kvarken Archipelago (the low coast) are topographical opposites. The distance between the areas is 150 kilometres and consists of 7000 skerries and islets.

Flags of the World | Iran

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The flag of Iran was adopted on 29 July 1980, as a reflection of the changes brought about by the Iranian Revolution of 1979, which established a theocratic Islamic republic.

In the middle the Tawhid emblem,  features the Arabic word Allah ("God"), rendered in stylized characters from the Persian alphabet.

Castelgrande | Switzerland

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The Castles of Bellinzona are a group of fortifications located around the town of Bellinzona, the capital of the Swiss canton of Ticino. Castelgrande is located on a rocky peak overlooking the valley, with a series of walls that protect the old city.

Three Castles, Defensive Wall and Ramparts of the Market-Town of Bellinzona is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The other two castles are Montebello and Sasso Corbaro.

Aphrodisias | Turkey

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The archaeological site of Aphrodisias, dating back to the 3rd century BC, is located in southwestern Turkey, in the upper valley of the Morsynus River.

The wealth of Aphrodisias came from the marble quarries and the art produced by its sculptors. The city was named after Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love.

Aphrodisias is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Tiger's Nest Monastery | Bhutan

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Paro Taktsang Monastery, als known as the Tiger's Nest, is a sacred site and temple complex in Bhutan.

The monastery consists of four temples with residential accommodations for the monks, precariously perched on a cliff, 900 meters off of the ground. It was constructed in 1692.

Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi | Italy

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Born in Italy circa 1181, St. Francis of Assisi abandoned a life of luxury for a life devoted to Christianity after reportedly hearing the voice of God, who commanded him to rebuild the Christian church and live in poverty. He is the patron saint of animals and the environment.

The basilica, dating back to 1228, is built into the side of a hill and comprises two churches known as the Upper Church and the Lower Church, and a crypt where the remains of the saint are interred.

Assisi, the Basilica of San Francesco and Other Franciscan Sites is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Flags of the World | Togo

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The flag of Togo uses the popular pan-African colors of Ethiopia: Green, gold (yellow) and red.  These colors are now found on the national flags of many African nations. The first African state to adopt a red, gold and green flag upon independence was Ghana in 1957.

Except for a brief period of occupation by Italy under the Fascists, Ethiopia remained outside European control during the colonial era. As a result, the country drew the admiration of many newly independent states in Africa.

Everglades National Park | USA

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Everglades National Park is a U.S. National Park in Florida that protects the southern 20 percent of the original Everglades. In the United States, it is the largest tropical wilderness and is visited on average by one million people each year.

The exceptional variety of its water habitats has made it a sanctuary for a large number of birds and reptiles, as well as for threatened species such as the manatee. Everglades National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Bolgar Historical and Archaeological Complex | Russia

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Bolgar Historical and Archaeological Complex is a UNESCO World Heritage site. This property lies on the shores of the Volga River, south of Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan.

Interesting fact is that in 922 Bolgar was visited by a mission from Baghdad after which Bolgar accepted Islam as official religion.

Mother and Child | The Gambia

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Gambia is one of the smallest countries in Africa: A long narrow strip of land at almost 500 kilometers in length and 50 kilometers in width. The country is surrounded by Senegal.


Carrying on the head is a common practice in many parts of the world. People have carried burdens balanced on top of the head since ancient times, usually to do daily work.

Boyana Church | Bulgaria

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The Boyana Church is a medieval Bulgarian Orthodox church situated on the outskirts of Sofia. One part of this church dates back to the 10th century.

Boyana Church is a UNESCO World Heritage site. According to UNESCO, this site is one of the most complete and perfectly preserved monuments of east European medieval art.

Flags of the World | Isle of Man

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"A triskelion or triskele is a motif consisting of a triple spiral exhibiting rotational symmetry. The spiral design can be based on interlocking Archimedean spirals, or represent three bent human legs."

The flag of the Isle of Man is a triskelion, composed of three armoured legs with golden spurs, upon a red background.  It has been the official flag of Mann since 1 December 1932.