Vientiane, the capital of Laos, lies along the banks of the Mekong River and blends a relaxed urban pace with rich cultural heritage. The city’s streets are lined with French colonial buildings, Buddhist temples, and local markets, reflecting its history as both a trading hub and a spiritual center.
Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, located in the eastern highlands of Madagascar, offers a captivating journey into one of the world’s most unique rainforests. Famous for its rich biodiversity, this national park is home to the largest species of lemur, the indri, whose haunting calls echo through the dense canopy. Visitors to the park can explore lush tropical landscapes filled with rare plants, birds, and other endemic wildlife, making it a must-visit for nature lovers and adventurers alike.
Barnes Bay, on Anguilla’s western coast, is one of the island’s most striking beaches, known for its golden sand and dramatic backdrop of rugged cliffs. The bay is less frequented than some of Anguilla’s more famous shores, giving it a serene, secluded atmosphere that makes it a favorite for those seeking a quieter escape.
Culture, dining and nightlife are just a few of the reasons to find yourself in sunny Brisbane. This sprawling, constantly-evolving river city is for the young and the young at heart. Shop at the outdoor markets, where you'll find fashion, crafts and produce. Beaches are the order of the day here, too, with North Stradbroke Island and Moreton Island attracting hordes of sunbathers.
The Lemaire Channel is a spectacular sight with enormous sheer cliffs falling straight into the sea. It's a narrow channel flanked by the Antarctic Peninsula on one side and Booth Island on the other. So photogenic is the channel that it's nicknamed 'Kodak Gap', and it's only once you're well within it that a way through is visible. Unfortunately, ice can sometimes obscure the path and ships need to retreat and sail around Booth Island. At the northern end of Lemaire Channel are a pair of tall, rounded and often snow-capped peaks known as Una's Tits that are also popular with holiday snappers. The channel was first navigated by Belgian explorer de Gerlache during his 1898 expedition aboard Belgica, and, curiously, named it after the Belgian explorer Charles Lemaire, who explored parts of the Congo.