Gujarat
Gujarat is a large state in western India, stretching from the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Kutch to the dry landscapes of the Rann and the forested hills of the southeast. Its varied geography includes salt marshes, mangroves, grasslands, deciduous forests, wetlands, beaches, and a long coastline. Major cities such as Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, and Rajkot provide urban centers alongside historic towns, pilgrimage sites, wildlife reserves, and rural communities. The state is particularly known f
Elmina
Elmina is a coastal town in southern Ghana, located along the Gulf of Guinea in the Central Region. The town is closely tied to the Atlantic fishing industry, with large numbers of brightly painted wooden canoes lining the shoreline each morning.
Ningbo
Ningbo is right on the East China Sea, south of Shanghai. Many scholars believe this was the cradle of Chinese civilization. Study the stone tablets and thousands of rare Ming Dynasty books in China's oldest and most renowned library. See the Asoka Temple believed to be one of the most important Buddhist temples in China or visit Tian Tong Temple, one of the largest and most scenic. For shopping, try the colorful and busy Gao Tang Free Market, the largest in the city.
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is a well-known elephant care facility in Pinnawala village, in Sri Lanka’s Sabaragamuwa Province, about 13 kilometers northeast of Kegalle. Set on a large property beside the Maha Oya River, the facility provides care for Asian elephants and has become one of the country’s most recognized wildlife attractions. Its setting combines open grounds, coconut trees, and riverbanks where elephants can be observed during parts of their daily routine. The facility is managed
Holbrook
Holbrook is a small city in northeastern Arizona, located along Interstate 40 in Navajo County and serving as a gateway to several distinctive landscapes of the Colorado Plateau. The community lies near the Little Colorado River and is surrounded by open grassland, desert, and colorful badlands. Holbrook has long been associated with transportation across northern Arizona, and its location on the historic Route 66 corridor remains an important part of its identity.
