Muscat
Travelers on the Arabian Sea often find themselves in Muscat, on the Gulf of Oman. This port capital is situated between ocean and mountains, and boasts lovely beaches, great diving sites (watch for turtles!), 16th-century forts, and the impressive Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, which can hold 20,000 people.
Burundi
Burundi, a small country tucked along the shores of Lake Tanganyika, offers travelers a deeply authentic experience that few destinations can match. Known as the “Heart of Africa” due to its location, Burundi is home to dramatic landscapes, from rolling hills and volcanic mountains to wide plains and ancient forests. One of its most remarkable natural features is the southern tip of the Nile River, which begins near Rutovu.
Darrow
Darrow is a small community in Ascension Parish along the east bank of the Mississippi River, positioned between Baton Rouge and New Orleans on Louisiana’s historic Great River Road. Its identity is closely connected to the river, sugar-cane agriculture, and the plantation landscapes that line this stretch of the Mississippi. Rather than functioning as a large urban destination, Darrow offers access to historic estates, gardens, museums, and rural river scenery.
Strahan
Set on the edge of a vast harbor on Tasmania’s wild west coast, Strahan feels like a place shaped by both sea and story. Once a busy port serving nearby mining settlements, it still carries echoes of ships, timber yards, and hardworking crews who relied on the sheltered waters of Macquarie Harbour. Today, that same harbor is the starting point for journeys into remote landscapes, with boats gliding toward places that were once feared as much as they were relied upon.
Khama Rhino Sanctuary
Khama Rhino Sanctuary is a community-based wildlife reserve in Botswana, located near the town of Serowe in the central part of the country. Established to protect endangered rhinoceros populations, the sanctuary covers a broad area of savanna and woodland, centered around natural water sources that attract a range of animals.
