The two famous icons of Sydney Harbour, Australia. First, on the left, is the Sydney Harbour Bridge, which is a 1,149 foot steel arch bridge that was built and completed in 1932. It measures in at 440 feet tall, making it the tallest steel arch bridge in the world. Second, on the right, is the Sydney Opera House. Construction began on the performing arts centre in 1963 and was completed in 1973. Today, the opera house now has the title of UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most well known and distinct buildings in the world.

The small town of Vernazza can be found in the Cinque Terre region of the Italian Riviera. This pedestrian only fishing village has a population of about 1,000 and measures just under 5 square miles. Main sights include Doria Castle and the beautiful harbor of Vernazza. Walking trails connect Vernazza to Monterosso al Mare in the north, and Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore in the south.

A view of the harbor of Capri island. This four square mile island can be found about 6 miles off the coast of Sorrento, Italy and has a population of 12,200. The highest point is Monte Solaro at 1,932 feet. Throughout history, Capri has been the home of Roman emperors and military troops. Capri, with its famous villas, blue grotto, and the community of Anacapri, is today a popular resort destination. The city of Capri, seen in the background, is the main center of population on the island.

The harbor of La Condamine, the second oldest district in Monaco, can be seen here with its yachts of the rich and famous. Monaco, population 33,000, is located in southwest Europe, bordered by France and the Mediterranean Sea. The area of Monaco measures in at 0.76 square miles, making it the second smallest country in the world, after Vatican City. The average person can walk across the country in 50 to 60 minutes.

Eleven miles off the coast of Perth, Western Australia is Rottnest Island. While the island population is only 300, tourist visitors can reach into the thousands each day. The island was formerly home to a prison and an internment camp during both World Wars, and today, numerous shipwrecks can be found in the shallow waters nearby. The Quokka, a rare marsupial, remains a protected species on the island.