Cong is a small village in western Ireland, set where the River Cong flows between Lough Corrib and Lough Mask. Its history is closely tied to monastic settlement, most notably Cong Abbey, founded in the 12th century and later shaped by Norman influence.
Blanketed from end to end in luxuriant greenery and brightly colored flowers, this enchanted island is scalloped with beautiful beaches. There are sandy coves beside coral reefs, and alabaster cresents below tiny trails, leading to pretty waterfalls or plantation ruins. Best of all is the Main Ridge Rain Forest Trail, where jungle-thick ferns and giant bamboo grasses flourish under a canopy of foliage 60-feet high.
Weymouth is a seaside town on England’s Jurassic Coast, where a long tradition of maritime life meets a relaxed, lived-in shoreline. Its broad sandy beach curves gently around the bay, sheltered by the Isle of Portland, making it one of the south coast’s most approachable places for swimming and coastal walks.
Kuna Yala, officially known as Guna Yala, is an Indigenous comarca along Panama's Caribbean coast, extending from the province of Colón toward the border with Colombia. Its best-known feature is the Guna Yala archipelago, made up of hundreds of small islands and islets surrounded by coral reefs and clear Caribbean waters. Many islands are low and covered with coconut palms, while others are uninhabited.
Hermanus is a coastal town in the Western Cape, set along Walker Bay between the Kleinrivier Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. It is best known for its land-based whale watching, with southern right whales regularly entering the sheltered waters of the bay. The town combines a compact centre with a long coastal cliff path, beaches, coves, and residential areas extending along the shoreline.
Photo Credit: Photo by Gunnar Ridderström on Unsplash
Photo Credit: Photo by Gunnar Ridderström on Unsplash
Located on the north coast of Morocco near the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier is a cultural capital replete with historic sites, colorful architecture, and splendid beaches. An essential stop is the Ancien Medina, a walled collection of winding streets and alleys filled with cafes and shops leading to the Kasbah, a former palace and mosque that also houses a museum. Other highlights to be found in this popular port city include the Hercules Caves, the American Legation museum, the Grand Socco market, and the Grand Mosque of Tangier.
Other Popular Destinations in Morocco
Marrakesh
Marrakesh, a vibrant jewel in the heart of Morocco, is a city where ancient traditions blend seamlessly with modern allure. Known as the "Red City" for its rose-hued buildings and walls, Marrakesh offers a sensory experience unlike any other. The city’s medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a labyrinth of narrow alleyways, bustling souks, and hidden courtyards.
Fès
A series of gates surrounds the two centers of ancient, medieval Fez (sometimes spelled Fes). The principal axes link the center to the gates and a street surrounds the heart of the old city. The Kairouan quarter, which is longer, is crossed by an artery. Narrow, tortuous pedestrian streets, covered passages, stairs and numerous dead-ends make up the dense layout with few urban squares.