Santa Tecla is a city in the department of La Libertad, located west of San Salvador at the foot of the San Salvador Volcano. It combines a historic urban center with green hills, cafés, restaurants, and residential districts extending toward the slopes of El Boquerón. The city is known for its walkable streets and older buildings, many of which now house shops, restaurants, and cultural spaces.
A moving sight...literally. Hubbard Glacier's recent nickname "the galloping glacier" refers to its rapid movement through Disenchantment Bay in the direction of the Gulf of Alaska. This tidewater glacier is a natural wonder over 6 miles wide! Those on ships are usually able to get within about a half mile of Hubbard Glacier's face.
Boise, Idaho, often surprises first-time visitors with its dynamic mix of western history, creative culture, and easy access to outdoor experiences. Nestled at the base of the Boise Foothills, the city has grown from a 19th-century outpost into a capital city with a distinctly independent spirit. The downtown core is walkable and welcoming, where historic buildings now house coffee shops, craft breweries, and local boutiques.
Texel is the largest of the Dutch Wadden Islands, located off the northern coast of the Netherlands and separated from the mainland by the Marsdiep Strait. Its landscape combines broad sandy beaches, coastal dunes, salt marshes, grasslands, polders, and small villages. Den Burg is the island’s main settlement, while De Koog is the principal seaside resort.
Situated on the Yangzte River, this is the provincial capital of the port of embarcation and debarcation for Yangzte River cruises. East Lake Park, Yellow Crane Tower, Guiyuan Temple, Hongshan Pagoda are some of the attractions.
Other Popular Destinations in China
Beijing
Beijing, the capital of China, is a city where history and modern life intersect on a grand scale. Ancient landmarks like the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and the Temple of Heaven reflect centuries of imperial heritage, while the Great Wall lies just outside the city, offering views of one of the most famous engineering feats in the world.
Shanghai
Shanghai is a city where contrasting timelines meet at every corner. Once a small fishing village along the Huangpu River, it grew rapidly during the 19th century into a major trading port. Today, its skyline tells a story of that transformation. On one side, the Bund’s colonial-era buildings stand tall in limestone and granite; on the other, the futuristic towers of Pudong, like the Shanghai Tower and Jin Mao, stretch into the clouds.