The Inca Trail is a historic mountain route in Peru’s Cusco Region that leads through the Andes to Machu Picchu. The best-known route begins near Piscacucho, follows a network of stone paths through high valleys and mountain passes, and ends at Intipunku, or the Sun Gate, overlooking the archaeological site.

Daphne Major is a small volcanic island in the Galápagos archipelago of Ecuador, located northwest of Santa Cruz Island. It rises steeply from the ocean, forming a crater-like shape with cliffs surrounding much of its coastline.

Atauro Island is a mountainous island north of Dili in Timor-Leste, separated from the mainland by the Ombai Strait. Its landscape includes dry hills, forested slopes, grassy areas, rocky cliffs, and small coastal villages. The island is surrounded by exceptionally diverse coral reefs and clear tropical waters, making its marine environment one of its defining features.

Santa Cruz is in stark contrast to La Paz. Climate is tropical and altitude is only 1,250 feet. It is on the eastern lowland side of the Andes mountain range and one of the gateways to Bolivia's jungle area. Trinidad is the other. Much of Bolivia's natural resources, including agricultural products, are found in this area. Although Santa Cruz has grown tremendously some parts of downtown still retain a look of an Old West frontier town. Carnival is an especially happy time to be in Santa C

Algeria, the largest country in Africa, offers a travel experience that’s both surprising and unforgettable. From the Mediterranean coastline to the vast expanse of the Sahara Desert, the country is full of contrast and color. In Algiers, visitors can wander the narrow lanes of the Casbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site filled with Ottoman palaces, secret stairways, and local life echoing centuries of history.