Yeghegnadzor is a town in Armenia's Vayots Dzor Province, situated in the Arpa River valley among the mountains of southeastern Armenia. The town is surrounded by dry hills, vineyards, orchards, and rocky slopes, with the Arpa River providing water for agriculture. Its position makes it a useful base for exploring the wider Vayots Dzor region, which is known for wine production, historic monasteries, mountain landscapes, and archaeological sites.
Ostuni is a hilltop town in Puglia, in southern Italy, known for the whitewashed buildings of its historic center and the olive groves that surround it. The town occupies the final slopes of the Murge plateau, with the old quarter, known as La Terra, rising above the surrounding countryside. Narrow lanes, stairways, arched passages, and small squares wind between lime-covered houses, while the higher streets provide views across the olive plain toward the Adriatic Sea.
Situated in the Parque Nacional Iguazú near Puerto Iguazú, these spectacular falls lie just east of the confluence of the Iguazu and Paraná rivers. At least 5000 cubic m of water per second plunge the 70m into the abyss below.
Chetumal is the capital of the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, located near the border with Belize on the western side of Chetumal Bay. Unlike the large resort centers farther north on the Caribbean coast, the city functions primarily as a government, commercial, and cultural center.
Fox Glacier, on New Zealand’s South Island, is one of the country’s most remarkable natural wonders, where icy landscapes meet lush rainforest. Named after Sir William Fox, a 19th-century Prime Minister of New Zealand, the glacier stretches from the high peaks of the Southern Alps down into temperate rainforest.
A city in perpetual forward motion, Abu Dhabi greets visitors with gleaming skyscrapers and opulent Islamic architecture. There is much to see here, from the recently opened Louvre Abu Dhabi to the gigantic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, with its white marble splendor. Beach life and turquoise waters can be found on Saadiyat Island, Al Bateen and Corniche Beach. Tourists and locals shop at mega-malls, while outdoorsy types take Mangrove kayaking tours, where herons and pelicans fly. For thrill-seekers, the Ferrari World theme park focuses on Formula One racing and has a roller coaster with a 52-meter loop. For those interested in more relaxed sightseeing, a boat tour from the city's marina offers a breathtaking view of Abu Dhabi's skyline.
Other Popular Destinations in United Arab Emirates
Dubai
Dubai is a grandiose, extraordinarily modern metropolis in the United Arab Emirates. Visitors will marvel at the dramatic skyline, the musical Dubai Fountain and the manmade archipelago right offshore that features a major resort.
Fujairah
Fujairah stands apart among the emirates as the only one on the UAE’s eastern shore, where waves roll in from the Gulf of Oman and the Hajar Mountains rise sharply behind the city. Life here moves between sea and mountain, where coastal breeze meets rugged terrain, and echoes of ancient trade routes still shape the rhythm of settlements.