Hisor is a historic city in western Tajikistan, located about 30 kilometers west of Dushanbe in the fertile Hisor Valley. The city lies between mountain ranges and is surrounded by agricultural land, rivers, orchards, and settlements that give the valley a distinctly rural character.
The name is not an exaggeration. Here 100-foot high glaciers and precipitous mountains present an incomparable panorama, a riot of color in white, red, yellow and blue.
The capital of eastern Morocco, Oujda stands on the border with Algeria. Its privileged geographic position makes it a center for Maghreb tourism and a meeting point of routes between Morocco and other North African countries. Many streams run from the northern slopes to irrigate the well-kept gardens and orchards. Crossing these imposing mountains affords a magnificent panoramic view of Oujda.
Lysekil is a coastal town in Västra Götaland County on Sweden’s western coast, situated at the edge of the Gullmarsfjorden and surrounded by the rocky landscape of Bohuslän. The town has a long connection with fishing, shipping, and maritime trade, while its waterfront remains active with boats, ferries, restaurants, and small harbors. Granite outcrops are a defining feature of the surrounding landscape, creating a rugged shoreline of cliffs, islands, and sheltered coves.
Do you want a vacation experience so unique and thrilling that you actually have to wear a hard hat? Look no further than New Zealand's White Island, where you can stand on an active volcano! Located offshore from Whakatane and Tauranga, White Island is New Zealand's only live marine volcano and one of the most active in the world. The tours are quite the experience, especially since you can hear the hissing and bubbling of the volcano all around you!
Other Popular Destinations in New Zealand
Auckland
A veritable paradise on Earth, Auckland combines the best of both worlds – a thrilling urban metropolis surrounded by striking natural areas, sparkling blue water, and colorful wildlife. New Zealand’s cultural and recreational hub, beautiful Auckland has something for everyone.
Queenstown
This beautiful resort town has a little something for everyone! Whether you are into skiing and snowboarding, jet boating, whitewater rafting, bungy jumping, or mountain biking there is no end to the year around adventure sports you can take advantage of. If you love wine, Queenstown lies close to the center of a small wine producing region, including The Two Paddocks vineyard which is owned by actor Sam Neill.