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Now, where is Tavira Portugal? Not knowing a lot about Portugal I was not sure. It actually is located on the Algarve coast. It is a small city along the Gilão River that extends through the Ria Formosa Natural Park. Among the many small towns along the gorgeous Algarve coast, Tavira is an exception for … Read more
So where is Surabaya Indonesia? Actually, it is on the island of Java and it is a port city. A mixture of buildings and canals from its Dutch colonial history and modern skyscrapers, it has a nice blend of the old and new architecture. The canals were used as trading routes by the Dutch colonists. … Read more
Where is Huacachina, Peru? Located near the city of Ica in southwestern Peru, and about four (4) hours driving distance south of Lima, it is quite a magical place being an oasis in the middle of the desert. Surrounded by palm trees, the Huacachina Lagoon is thought to have therapeutic properties. This small village is … Read more
This is one of the Channel Islands in California located about twenty-two (22) miles (35.4 kilometers) off the coast. It is actually part of Los Angeles County situated just southwest of Los Angeles itself. Now let’s find out what to do in Santa Catalina Island. It actually offers a lot for anyone who wants to … Read more
Located in the northeastern part of the country, Constantine in Algeria is the capital of Constantine Province and is also spelled Qacentina or Kasantina. Known as Cirta during the time of the Roman Empire, it was renamed Constantine in order to honor Constantine the Great. It is known as the “City of Bridges” because of … Read more
Located on the west coast of the Istrian peninsula, this Croatian fishing port is nestled around a harbor with many fishing boats. The steeple of St. Euphemia Church overlooks the entire town from its hilltop location. Off the mainland, you will find the fourteen (14) islands of the Rovinj archipelago. The city itself on the … Read more
While researching French Polynesia vacations, I came upon Rangiroa. Also, called Te Kokōta, it is the largest atoll in the Tuamotus, which is a French Polynesian chain of almost eighty (80) islands and atolls forming the largest chain of atolls in the world. This archipelago, located in the South Pacific, extends over an area the … Read more
Let’s take a holiday in East Timor, also known as Timor-Leste, which is an island country in Southeast Asia. Having regained its independence in 2002,, it is currently one of the youngest countries in the entire world. Dili, its capital city, is a mixture of Indonesian and Portuguese architecture that contains much history and cultural … Read more
I had no idea when I asked myself where is Kamchatka, Russia? Since Russia is such a big place, I soon discovered that this is a peninsula that is very remote with very little tourist activity. One reason for that is the high cost of accessing this area because it is so out-of-the-way. It is … Read more
One of the most famous attractions in this country is called “the Door to Hell”. That should give you a hint of what to expect. By the way, that door represents a burning gas crater near the town of Derweze (or Darwaza). It has burned consistently since the early 1970s due to a collapse of … Read more