The Māori people tell of a legend where the wife of Kupe, the first Polynesian to discover New Zealand, first spotted Aotearoa, “land of the long white cloud.” Today, this continent’s vast wilderness tempts the traveler’s spirit to escape and rejuvenate in a paradise few can refuse. But to experience the heart of New Zealand, Queenstown takes the cake with being called the “heartbeat of the Wakatipu Basin.” Nestled perfectly on the shores of crystal clear Lake Wakatipu and surrounded by majestic cliffs, it’s easy to lose yourself in the stunning majesty of it all. Whether you’re a tourist listening for the Kookaburra birds to “laugh” or soaking in the beauty of Queenstown, New Zealand, know that you will never want to escape from paradise!

“G’day mate!” Welcome to Sydney Australia. Originally a prison colony for England, the settlers scratched a harsh existence from the shores of what would become known as Port Jackson. The hard scrabble existence forged a hearty people who fiercely love their land. In Eric’s first Australian painting, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, known to locals as “the coat hanger,” stands proudly above historic Luna Park with the globally identifiable Sydney Opera House sitting in stately elegance against the Sydney skyline. Featuring activities popular with tourists and boats out on the harbor, Eric’s painting brings out some of Australia’s most populous city’s popular areas and parks. Spend some time down under in Sydney, where hearts are warm and the drinks are cold.

 Make no mistake here; what you’re about to experience is not the Halloween holiday being exaggerated, overblown, or presented as over-the-top. This is Day of the Dead, a huge holiday focused on families celebrating their deceased relatives coming back to visit the land of the living. Dating back nearly 3,000 years ago, families still gather together to respect, cry and laugh along with their ancestors. That’s why instead of skeletons portraying death in a fearful way, they signify how death is part of life, or another way of looking at it, we can laugh in the face of death. Day of the Dead is celebrated from November 1st through the 2nd, with people, skeletons smiling and a few famous faces filling the streets. So come on down to Mexico City in this folk art puzzle and party until dawn!

The rhythmic stomping of the Queen’s Guard in front of Buckingham Palace can only mean two things. The Changing of the Guard is happening or the Queen herself is arriving home. Buckingham Palace is located in Westminster City, the heart of London, and serves as the official residence and administrative headquarters for the monarch of the United Kingdom. It is used as a place for royal hospitality, important state occasions and a focal point for the British people at times of national rejoicing and mourning. Dive into Buckingham Palace’s elegant history in this folk art puzzle and maybe you’ll catch a glimpse of the Queen!

Even from a distance, Kauai’s emerald mountains elevate high above the ocean, giving you a glimpse of why this island is called the “Garden Isle” of the Pacific. It is believed Kauai was first discovered by the Marquesans around 400-600 AD, where they found fresh water from high waterfalls and fertile lands to plant all kinds of food, making it the perfect spot to live. It was called The Royal Coconut Coast. Eventually Westerners began to arrive, the first being Captain James Cook, who landed on Kauai’s Waimea beach in January 1778. Still to this day, 70% of the island is inaccessible by foot, yet holds 5.8 million years of natural beauty along with the most beaches, rivers and waterfalls of the Hawaiian Islands.