Kaohsiung sits on Taiwan’s southern coast and rises from one of the island’s busiest harbors into a city that rewards slow exploration and lively discovery. History and local belief surface at the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas beside Lotus Pond in Zuoying District. These twin pagodas that are connected to the shore by a zigzag bridge, invite visitors to walk through the dragon’s mouth and out the tiger’s, a practice locals associate with turning bad luck into good fortune.
Annie Lake is a remote freshwater lake in southern Yukon, situated within the region's broad wilderness of forests, mountains, and clear northern waterways. The lake lies along the Annie Lake Road southwest of Whitehorse and is part of a landscape shaped by boreal forest and rugged terrain
The capital of French Polynesia, Papeete is a veritable island paradise with bright cerulean waters, iconic overwater bungalows, and palm trees galore.
The Coral Coast stretches along the southern edge of Fiji’s main island of Viti Levu, beginning around 15 km south of Nadi and continuing toward Suva. This 80 km shoreline is dotted with beaches that widen at low tide, bays set against green hills, and a series of small townships that feel welcoming and down to earth. Sigatoka, often called the gateway to the Coral Coast, sits beside the winding Sigatoka River, where local markets brim with fresh tropical fruit and handmade crafts.
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Tsamadou Beach
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This hilly Aegean island, legendary birthplace of the goddess Hera, rests along a narrow strait across from the Turkish coast. Stroll through the streets of Old Town, lined with Turkish-style houses. Visit the Archarological Museum, housing artifacts from the Hearion, and be sure to view the lighted harbor at night. Also explore the 6th century AD Eupalina Tunnel, an enormous aqueduct built through the mountains to supply the city with water. Or venture on your own to Heraion and discover the vast ruins of the shrine of Samian Hera. Here see the 6th century BD Temple of Hera, the Christine Basilica and the Sacred Way.
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Athens
Ancient history comes alive in Athens, the capital of Greece. Gaze in wonder at the Acropolis and its iconic crown, the Parthenon. Take a deeper dive into the past and visit both the Acropolis Museum and the National Archaeological Museum, which house fascinating artifacts from this ancient city.
Santorini
Reshaped by volcanic activity, the rugged yet enchanting Santorini beckons all seafaring souls in the Aegean Sea. Visitors to this breathtaking and romantic Cyclades archipelago will gaze at the whitewashed cubiform houses sitting cliffside and hovering over the water.