Semarang is a port city on the north coast of Java, shaped by centuries of trade, migration, and cultural exchange. As an important hub during the Dutch colonial period, it developed into a city where Javanese traditions intersect with European and Chinese influences.
The city Dreieich is located in the north-west of Offenbach county and considered an important residential and shopping town with a good potential for recreation and leisure. It is a neat little city located in the heart of the Rhein-Main area, halfway between Frankfurt and Darmstadt. It inhabits about 50,000 people.
Todgha Gorge is a dramatic limestone canyon in Morocco’s eastern High Atlas Mountains, close to the oasis town of Tinghir. The Todgha River has cut a deep passage through the mountains, leaving towering rock walls that rise to around 300 meters in places. At its narrowest, the gorge contracts to roughly 10 meters across, creating a striking corridor of stone and sky.
Padstow is a small harbour town on the north coast of Cornwall, set beside the Camel Estuary where the river meets the Atlantic. Its working harbour remains the centre of the town, surrounded by narrow streets, stone buildings, independent shops, cafés, and restaurants. The waterfront also provides views across the estuary toward Rock and the surrounding coast.
Elephant Island, a remote outcrop off the coast of Antarctica, is not your average travel destination. Known for its dramatic cliffs, towering glaciers, and wild, ice-laced seas, this island is both stark and unforgettable. Located 245 kilometers northeast of the Antarctic Peninsula, Elephant Island is rarely visited except by specialized expedition cruises.
Traditional pirogues rest beside a mangrove-lined waterway in Makasutu Culture Forest.
Photo Credit: Mark Hodson Photos
Dense mangrove roots line a tidal creek within Makasutu Culture Forest.
Photo Credit: Jan Kruithof/tjabeljan
Floating lodges reflect in the still waters of Makasutu’s mangrove landscape at twilight.
Photo Credit: Forbes Johnston
Discover Makasutu Culture Forest, a privately managed nature reserve near Brikama where palm groves, hardwood woodland, savanna and mangrove-lined creeks form one of The Gambia’s most varied natural settings. Guided forest walks and peaceful canoe journeys offer opportunities to observe abundant birdlife and other wildlife, while local guides introduce visitors to traditional crafts, music, dance and palm-sap harvesting. Blending nature, culture and community, Makasutu provides an immersive look at the landscapes and traditions of The Gambia.
Other Popular Destinations in The Gambia
Banjul
Banjul, the capital of The Gambia, is located on St. Mary’s Island at the mouth of the Gambia River, giving it a unique waterfront setting.
Tanjeh
Tanjeh, also known as Tanji, is a coastal fishing village in The Gambia’s West Coast Region, facing the Atlantic Ocean south of the main tourist area. The settlement is known for its working fishing beach, where traditional wooden pirogues bring in catches from the sea and fish are sorted, sold, smoked, or dried.