Copacabana is a lakeside town in western Bolivia, situated on the shores of Lake Titicaca near the Peruvian border. Its setting between the lake and the surrounding hills gives it a distinctive highland landscape, with views extending across the deep blue waters toward the distant mountains. Copacabana is one of Bolivia’s main gateways to Lake Titicaca and serves as a starting point for boat trips to Isla del Sol and nearby islands.
Pogradec is a lakeside town in southeastern Albania, situated on the southwestern shore of Lake Ohrid beneath the surrounding mountains. The lake is part of the UNESCO World Heritage property known as the Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid Region and is recognized for its exceptional freshwater biodiversity.
Pokhara, nestled in central Nepal, sits at the base of the Annapurna mountain range and has long served as both a rest stop for trekkers and a destination in its own right. What sets Pokhara apart is the rare opportunity to see 8,000-meter peaks like Machapuchare (Fishtail) and Annapurna I reflected in the calm waters of Phewa Lake. Early mornings are often the clearest, with boat rides offering peaceful views of snow-capped peaks mirrored in the lake.
Gili Trawangan is the largest of the three Gili Islands, located off the northwest coast of Lombok in West Nusa Tenggara. The island is surrounded by coral reefs and clear coastal waters, with a sandy shoreline extending around much of its perimeter. Its compact size makes it easy to explore by bicycle or on foot, while horse-drawn cidomo carts provide traditional local transport.
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Site of the shipwreck of the Tresta-Star
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One of the Mascarene Islands, south of Mauritius and east of Madagascar, it is governed by French rule.
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