Luján de Cuyo is a municipality in Mendoza Province, Argentina, located southwest of the city of Mendoza at the edge of the Andes. The area is closely associated with vineyards, irrigation channels, mountain foothills, and districts such as Chacras de Coria, Vistalba, Agrelo, and Cacheuta.
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is a well-known elephant care facility in Pinnawala village, in Sri Lanka’s Sabaragamuwa Province, about 13 kilometers northeast of Kegalle. Set on a large property beside the Maha Oya River, the facility provides care for Asian elephants and has become one of the country’s most recognized wildlife attractions. Its setting combines open grounds, coconut trees, and riverbanks where elephants can be observed during parts of their daily routine. The facility is managed
An exotic world, shimmering in lacquer light, lies just beyond the harbor. This Haiphong, gateway to the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi. Have a cyclo take you to town in the morning, just as markets come alive. You can also see the Du Hang Pagoda, a fine example of the country's traditional architecture, and the Hang Kenh House, famed for its intricate wood carvings.
Timor-Leste, one of the world’s youngest nations, is a place where resilience and cultural richness shape everyday life. Its history is deeply marked by centuries of Portuguese colonial rule, followed by Indonesian occupation and a long struggle for independence, achieved in 2002.
Cut length wise by the Turkish/Greek border, the island of Cyprus leads two lives. The Turkish side is traditional and Islamic, while the Greek side is a very modern vacation destination. Limassol is Greek Cyprus's largest city. In the 12th century, it was headquarters for invading crusaders. Nearby Kourion contains an ancient Greek city with a sanctuary of Apollo overlooking the sea.
Other Popular Destinations in Cyprus
Larnaca
Larnaca is a coastal city in southeastern Cyprus, built around a broad bay on the Mediterranean Sea. It is one of the island's main urban centers and combines a long waterfront, sandy beaches, historic neighborhoods, and archaeological sites. The palm-lined Finikoudes promenade runs beside the central beach and continues toward the old harbor and medieval castle.
Paphos
Paphos is a coastal city in southwestern Cyprus, combining a working harbor, Mediterranean beaches, historic neighborhoods, and one of the island's most important archaeological landscapes. The city is closely associated with Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess whose cult was centered in the Paphos region.