Limón, located on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, is a city shaped by Afro-Caribbean heritage, maritime trade, and lush tropical surroundings. Founded in the late 19th century as a port for exporting bananas and coffee, Limón developed a distinct cultural identity influenced by Jamaican, West African, and Central American traditions.
Coa Valley lies in northeastern Portugal near the Douro River, in a landscape shaped by steep hills, schist cliffs, vineyards, olive groves, and almond trees. The area is best known for its open-air prehistoric rock engravings, spread across the banks of the Coa River and protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Durban is a big subtropical city in the north-eastern province of KwaZulu/Natal. It has been a major port since the 1850s and is home to the largest concentration of Indian-descended people in the country - Mohandas Gandhi arrived here as an indentured labourer in 1893. Today the city is better known as a holiday-makers' fun parlour with a happening nightlife.
Located on the coast of Sinaloa, Mexico, Mazatlán is a trendy resort town with spectacular beaches and thrilling nightlife. Centro Histórico (Old Town) and Plazuela Machado are replete with colorful, newly-restored neoclassical buildings.
Leh is the principal town of Ladakh, set in a high mountain valley surrounded by the Ladakh Range and shaped by the Indus River system. At an elevation of roughly 3,500 metres, it is known for its dry climate, rugged mountains, clear skies, and compact old town of whitewashed buildings. Leh also serves as a major base for journeys into Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake, and other parts of Ladakh. Its location between major Himalayan ranges has long influenced settlement, trade, agriculture, and the dis
Kalbarri is a coastal town, set alongside the Murchison River. The coastline around Kalbarri is wonderful and has quite a history, with several shipwrecks along the shore. There is a fabulous cycle path along the coastline and coastal clifftops, including Eagle Gorge, Natural Bridge, Pot Alley, Rainbow Valley and Red Bluff. There is also fantastic surf at Jakes Corner.
To find out more about the history of Kalbarri head to the unique Riverside Recollections, which offers a host of information and memorabilia. There are also other attractions including the lovely Rainbow Jungle, featuring a number of birds.
From Kalbarri you should definitely head into the Kalbarri National Park, which features an array of beautiful gorges along the Murchison River and plenty of bushwalking trails. Two of the main gorges include the Loop and the Z-Bend, with two fabulous lookouts being at Hawks Head and Ross Graham. The Kalbarri National Park has added beauty during the Spring, when the Wildflowers are out.
Other Popular Destinations in Australia
Sydney
Sydney, Australia, is a vibrant city where iconic landmarks, diverse neighborhoods, and natural beauty converge. The Sydney Opera House, with its striking sail-like design, and the Sydney Harbour Bridge are symbols recognized around the world, yet the city offers much more beyond its famous skyline.
Cairns
Cairns is the majestic entrance to Australia's Great Barrier Reef. This warm, tropical destination is located in Far North Queensland. Must-see attractions in Cairns include the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, which educates tourists about indigenous peoples, and restaurant and bar-dotted Cairns Esplanade, which has a lagoon for swimming.