The Temple of Horus at Edfu has a massive entrance pylon covered with sunk relief carvings. This Ptolemaic temple was constructed between 237 and 57 B.C.E.

Raja Ampat is an archipelago in Southwest Papua, Indonesia, centered around the four major islands of Waigeo, Batanta, Salawati, and Misool. More than 1,500 smaller islands, cays, and reefs surround these larger islands, creating a landscape of forested hills, limestone formations, sheltered bays, and clear tropical waters.

Important both historically and economically, the beachside city of La Serena is one of Chile's oldest post-Columbian cities. The region's silver, copper and agriculture were so important that the city had its own mint. Today, La Serena maintains a colonial air, although it is threatening Viña del Mar's supremacy as premier beach resort. Apart from a string of beautiful beaches, attractions include a handful of museums and a number of nearby quaint villages and vineyards.

Lincoln, Nebraska, blends college-town spirit with prairie roots, offering a travel experience that’s both laid-back and surprising. As the state capital, Lincoln is home to the stunning Nebraska State Capitol building, an architectural landmark with a 400-foot tower topped by a bronze sower casting seeds over the land. Visitors can tour the building and ride to the 14th floor observation deck for sweeping views of the city and surrounding plains.

Bikaner is a historic city in Rajasthan, set on the edge of the Thar Desert in northwestern India. Its landscape is characterized by sandy plains, sparse vegetation, and hardy desert crops, while the city itself is known for its fortified walls, ornate havelis, temples, and busy bazaars. Bikaner developed as an important trading center on desert routes, and its architecture reflects the wealth created through commerce. Today, the city remains closely associated with desert culture, camel breedin