Lebanon unfolds like an open-air museum, with ancient stones that tell stories from centuries past. In Baalbek, the Temple of Bacchus stands among the most impressive Roman ruins outside Italy, its columns framed by Beqaa Valley light. In Byblos, one of the oldest cities in the world, ruins sit beside a bustling harbor and modern cafés, blending past and present in a single stroll.
Located off the coast of West Africa, Cape Verde (Cabo Verde) is an archipelago that is sure to enchant visitors with its unique blend of African and Portuguese influences. This group of ten volcanic islands boasts dramatic landscapes, from the barren, rugged mountains of Fogo Island to the lush, green hills of Santo Antão. With its stunning landscapes, lively culture, and warm hospitality, Cape Verde offers a wide range of activities for all sorts of travelers.
Maligne Lake is a long, glacially fed lake in Jasper National Park in Alberta’s Canadian Rockies. Surrounded by steep mountain peaks, forests, and alpine terrain, it is one of the largest lakes in the park and an important part of the Maligne Valley. The lake extends deep into the mountains, with several smaller islands and sheltered bays along its shoreline.
The Costa Brava coastal region, in northeastern Spain, offers excellent beaches and a typical Mediterranean climate, making it an enticing holiday destination. While parts of the Costa Brava coastline have been exploited by large-scale tourist developments, other areas have retained their traditional roots.
The Gulf of Roses along with its eponymous town is one such tourist center, an important fishing port, and boasts some of the best beaches along the Costa Brava as well as plenty of shops, restaurants, nightlife and sports activities.
Another popular port is Palamos, which offers swimming, sailing and windsurfing. Its main claim to fame is the locally caught prawns from Palamos.
Other Popular Destinations in Spain
Barcelona
To visit Barcelona is to embrace both the past and the future. There is much to do and see in this cosmopolitan capital of Catalonia, from medieval structures to beaches to UNESCO Heritage Sites by Antoni Gaudí and Lluís Doménech i Montaner.
Seville
Must-sees in Seville include the landmark palace Royal Alcázar of Seville, the Gothic, bell-towered Catedral de Sevilla, and Plaza de España, an architectural marvel with Moorish, Baroque and Renaissance influences. Meanwhile, Museo del Baile Flamenco is the place to learn about flamenco dancing culture.