This southern Mexican state borders Guatemala. Its mountainous highlands and dense rainforest are dotted with several Mayan archaeological sites and Spanish colonial towns.
Situated at the foot of Mont Collon, the small village of Arolla is a popular starting point for summer mountain hikes as well as a common stop on the Chamonix-Zermatt Haute Route expeditions. In the winter, it's a small ski resort with five lifts and guaranteed snow thanks to the elevation.
Tsavo West National Park, located in Kenya, offers a quintessential safari experience amidst dramatic landscapes and abundant wildlife. This vast park is part of the larger Tsavo ecosystem and is renowned for its diverse habitats, including semi-arid plains, volcanic hills, and lush riverine forests. The park’s centerpiece, the Mzima Springs, provides a vital water source for wildlife and features crystal-clear pools that allow visitors to view aquatic life such as hippos and fish through underw
Sirmione, a picturesque town on the southern shore of Lake Garda, Italy, offers a unique blend of natural beauty and historical intrigue. Known for its stunning peninsula that juts into the lake, Sirmione is celebrated for its charming medieval streets and spectacular lakeside views. At the heart of the town stands the Scaliger Castle, a 13th-century fortress surrounded by moats and offering panoramic views of Lake Garda and the surrounding landscape.
Chau Doc is a riverside city in Vietnam’s An Giang Province, close to the border with Cambodia and the waterways of the Mekong Delta. The city is known for its floating fish farms, canal networks, and active river trade that connects nearby rural communities.
The commercial and cultural center for the Ruhr region on the Rhine River, Duseldorff is also the site of the Felderhof Cave where Neanderthal man was found in 1856.