Located in the western part of the Yukon Territory Province of Canada, this area is on the Yukon River and famous as the gold mining area of the great Gold Rush. It is still an active mining area and also a popular tourist attraction as it has retained much of the look from the gold rush era.
Kumamoto is a city on Japan’s southern island of Kyushu, known for its castle, volcanic landscapes, and traditional gardens. It serves as the capital of Kumamoto Prefecture and lies on the western side of Mount Aso’s broader volcanic region. The city center combines historic districts with modern shopping streets, tram lines, and riverside neighborhoods.
The popular resort Fethiye boasts an imortant marina at the head of a beautiful bay strewn with islands. A hill crowned by teh ruins of the crusader fortress built by the Knights of Rhodes overlooks the little port.
St Kilda is a remote volcanic archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, far west of Scotland’s Outer Hebrides. The group consists of Hirta, Dun, Soay, and Boreray, along with numerous sea stacks and smaller formations. Hirta is the largest island and contains the remains of the former settlement around Village Bay. No permanent civilian population lives on St Kilda today, although conservation workers, researchers, and Ministry of Defence personnel occupy Hirta at various times.
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Argentina's second largest city, founded 400 years ago by Conquistadores, Cordoba is built at the edge of the Pampas and in thefoothills of the Andes Mountains. It is a university town that maintains the charm of Colonial days and Spanish traditions.
Other Popular Destinations in Argentina
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, the vibrant political and cultural capital of Argentina, has become an enticing destination for many travelers and a must-see destination in South America. Founded in the sixteenth century by Spanish explorers, Buenos Aires has since developed its own unique flair.
Iguazu
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.