Wander through red gorges, swim in clear rock pools, and stand beneath spectacular waterfalls. It is an awe-inspiring journey into the rugged heart of the outback.
The River Nile, most often associated with Egypt and its ancient civilizations, actually flows through eight other countries including Uganda, Ethiopia, Sudan, and Kenya. It is formed by two major tributaries, the White Nile and Blue Nile, and is considered by many to be the longest river in the world when measured from its source waters in Rwanda and Burundi.
St. George’s, the capital of Grenada, is a picturesque harbor town nestled within the rim of an extinct volcano. Its horseshoe-shaped Carenage, lined with pastel-colored colonial buildings, offers a postcard-perfect introduction to the island.
Puebla is a state in east-central Mexico, stretching from the high volcanic plateau near Mexico City into the mountains and warmer valleys toward Veracruz and Oaxaca.
Comoros, independent state comprising a group of islands located at the northern entrance of the Mozambique Channel, between the African mainland and the island of Madagascar. Officially called the Federal Islamic Republic of the Comoros, the archipelago includes four major islands: Grande Comore (Njazidja), Mohéli (Mwali), Anjouan (Nzwani), and Mayotte. Sovereignty of Mayotte is claimed by the government of the republic; the island, however, remains a dependency of France. The republic (including Mayotte) has an area of 2236 sq. km (863 sq. mi.).