Salalah stands out with its rare blend of desert and tropical appeal. Unlike much of the Arabian Peninsula, this coastal city is transformed by the seasonal Khareef (monsoon), turning the landscape lush and green between June and September.

A resort city popular with locals and tourists alike, Balneário Camboriú entices visitors with beautiful beaches, renowned dance clubs and looming skyscrapers. With a vibrant nightlife, modern restaurants, and even the Cristo de la Luz statue overlooking the city, it's often compared to Rio de Janeiro. Its main claim to fame, though, is the city's status as the "capital of electronic music," according to Forbes. Combined with its e-music scene and a unique cable car connecting two of the most po

The Himalayas are a vast mountain system stretching across several countries in South Asia, forming a high natural barrier between the Indian subcontinent and the Tibetan Plateau. The range contains many of the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest, and encompasses glaciers, deep valleys, high plateaus, forests, and alpine meadows.

The capital, 450-year-old Asuncion ("Mother of Cities") merits a visit of unhurried nights - that way, you'll have time to sit in the main square and people-watch. The shopping in this grand city of 729,000 is the finest the country offers, and the cathedral and archaeological museum are both highlights. The governmental architecture is interesting; don't miss the Congressional Palace, Customs House and Government Palace (in the style of the Louvre).

Connemara National Park lies in County Galway in western Ireland, near the village of Letterfrack. The park protects a broad landscape of mountains, western blanket bog, heath, grassland, woodland, and lakes, covering more than 2,000 hectares. Several of its peaks form part of the Twelve Bens range, including Benbaun, the highest mountain in County Galway.