The Strait of Magellan, a pivotal waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, offers an extraordinary experience for travelers seeking both natural wonder and historical significance. This legendary strait, named after the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan who navigated it in 1520, is a gateway to the rugged beauty of southern Chile.
Tunis' white-washed, blue-shuttered buildings hide a treasure trove of Arabic and Ottoman art. Inspect illuminated manuscripts from the Koran, follow the twists and turns of the fascinating old Medina (inner city), marvel at the ornate Palace of Dar Ben Abduallah and the magnificent Djamaa-Ez-Zitouna Mosque, whose 184 columns were "recycled" from the rocky ruins of Carthage.
The Karoo National Park is one of the quietest places on Earth. The park is known to be breathtakingly quiet, offering its visitors an opportunity to really connect with nature.
A shallow lake at over 3200 feet above sea level in central west Kenya, it is the home of the Kamasya and Njamus who raise cattle and crops and fish for tilapia. The lake covers about 50 square miles.