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Where Is Portree Scotland? This is the largest town on Scotland’s Isle of Skye. It is also the capital of the Isle of Skye in the Inner Hebrides. Centering around the very active harbor, the town has numerous brightly-colored cottages scattered about. There are many hiking trails where you can enjoy the natural sights of … Read more
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
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
This is an area of the world, Republic North Macedonia, which was formerly part of Yugoslavia. It acquired its independence in 1991. After a twenty-seven (27) year dispute between Greece and Macedonia, an agreement was reached in 2018, and its official name changed to North Macedonia or officially the Republic of North Macedonia in late … Read more
This is quite an interesting place in Central Asia. Tajikistan tourism is really taking off. For the last few years, Uzbekistan was the place to be, but now Tajikistan has emerged as the main destination in this part of the world. You will find many modern skyscrapers encompassing the downtown area of its capital city … Read more