Palau, a Pacific island nation made up of over 500 islands, offers a one-of-a-kind experience for travelers who want to discover something both ancient and alive. Located between the Philippines and Guam, this small country is known for its otherworldly seascapes, but its appeal runs far deeper than its turquoise waters.
Divundu is a small settlement in northeastern Namibia, situated along the Kavango River near the western entrance to the Bwabwata National Park. The river creates a green corridor through a region otherwise dominated by dry woodland and sandy plains. Divundu is an important stopping point between Rundu and Katima Mulilo and serves as a gateway to several wildlife and cultural sites in the Kavango and Zambezi regions.
Gir National Park is a protected forest in Gujarat, western India, and the most important natural habitat of the Asiatic lion. The park forms part of the larger Gir Protected Area, a dry landscape of deciduous woodland, thorn scrub, grasslands, rocky hills, and seasonal streams. The forest is also home to leopards, chital, sambar, nilgai, wild boar, crocodiles, and numerous bird species. Unlike many of India’s major wildlife reserves, Gir is closely surrounded by villages and pastoral communitie
AlUla is an oasis region in northwestern Saudi Arabia, surrounded by sandstone mountains, desert valleys, and cultivated palm groves. Its landscape has been shaped by the presence of water, with the AlUla oasis supporting date palms, citrus trees, and other crops within an otherwise arid setting. The area is particularly known for its combination of archaeological sites and unusual rock formations.
Bad Aibling is located in the charming landscape of the Mangfall valley, an hours drive southeast of Munich. Its open, partly elevated position gives wonderful views of the nearby chain of the Tolzer Alps, across the Inn valley, with the Kaisergebirge in the Tyrol, all the way to the Salzburger Alps. All the popular destinations for excursions in Upper Bavaria and Austria, the wide variety of artistic treasures, the Herrenchiemsee palace and the countless jewels of the Bavarian Baroque in the surrounding region can be reached in a very short time.
Other Popular Destinations in Germany
Passau
Passau sits on the confluence of the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz, so it is fitting that it is known as "the Dreiflüssestadt", which means the “City of Three Rivers.” The historical center offers a cathedral, churches and museums to explore, and the embankment is perfect for a romantic stroll.
Cologne
This cultural capital and university city holds more than 2,000 years of history and is the cultural hub of Germany. Marvel at the gorgeous twin-spired Cologne Cathedral, known for its gilded medieval reliquary and sweeping river views, or lose yourself in one of Colonge's many museums for a few hours. Cologne boasts of having most pubs per person in Germany, so make sure you sit down for a refreshing regional Kölsch beer during your travels!