The greater Madison area is full of ways to relax and enjoy the beauty of rolling hills and many lakes, in addition to fantastic cultural events and exciting sporting opportunities.
Bali, an island province of Indonesia, has been shaped by centuries of Hindu influence, volcanic activity, and a deep connection between daily life and ritual. The island’s temples are a major part of its landscape as more than 20,000 exist across Bali. One of the most visited is Uluwatu Temple, perched dramatically on a cliff 70 meters above the Indian Ocean.
This city, which started as a modest fishing village, now offers plenty of modern German charm. The extensive public transportation makes it a perfect home base for seeing nearby attractions such as Heidelberg. Mannheim is known for its many pretzel stands, so make sure you indulge in one of these delicious treats before you leave!
Pebble Island is one of the larger islands in the northern part of the Falkland Islands, known for its open landscapes, long beaches, rocky shores, and low hills. The island stretches across a varied terrain of grassland, peat, freshwater ponds, and coastal cliffs, with several bays providing sheltered areas for wildlife. A small settlement serves as the island’s main community, while much of the surrounding land remains open and lightly developed.
Pench National Park lies in the southern part of Madhya Pradesh, across Seoni and Chhindwara districts, with the reserve extending toward Maharashtra. The Pench River runs through the landscape and gives the park its name. Its forests include teak, salai, mahua, bamboo, and mixed dry deciduous vegetation, interspersed with open grasslands and streams. The park is especially known for Bengal tigers, but it also supports leopards, Indian wild dogs, gaur, sambar, chital, nilgai, sloth bears, and ma
Kerak is a fortress town 75 miles (120km) from Amman, and contains one of the two major Crusader castles in the Kingdom. The castle, built to protect the approach to Jerusalem, stands on a craggy plateau 4,300ft above sea level. It was built in the early part of the 12th century and held for 50 years by the Crusaders until they were defeated by Salah al Din (Saladin) in 1189.
This majestic fortress, which has been partially restored, is a maze of small rooms and passageways and offers some interesting exploration for the visitor. The greater part of the town of Kerak lies within the walls of the old Crusader town.
Kerak lies on the King's Highway, an international trade and transit route for the past five thousand years and one of the most historic and scenic routes in the world. The villages and landmarks along its way are historic sites, many of which are mentioned in the Bible.
Other Popular Destinations in Jordan
Amman
Situated near the Dead Sea, Amman is the capital of Jordan and a cultural and historical hub in the Middle East. Explore this sprawling city, replete with historic landmarks, museums, and mosques, and you’ll soon be enraptured by its blend of metropolitan and ancient beauty.
Petra
Tucked between Jordan's sandstone cliffs in the southwestern desert, Petra was carved directly into rose-colored rock more than 2,000 years ago. Visitors approaching through the narrow gorge known as the Siq are rewarded with their first glimpse of Al-Khazneh, the Treasury, a towering facade that seems to appear from another world.