Angkor Wat, located near Siem Reap in Cambodia, is a mesmerizing testament to the grandeur of the Khmer Empire and one of the world's most remarkable archaeological sites. Built in the early 12th century by King Suryavarman II, Angkor Wat was originally dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu but later became a Buddhist temple.
Roatan is the largest of the eight islands known collectively as Las Islas de la Bahia. Brilliant clear blue waters and palm fringed beaches are cooled by gentle trade winds. An extensive reef system offers the most spectacular diving and snorkeling in the Western hemisphere, while inland nature reserves give an up-close look at native wildlife, including monkeys, sloths, and parrots.
Repository of splendid Buddhist sculptures. Also visit the Longmen Grottoes, dating back more than 400 yeaers and renowned as one of the three great treasure houses of the legendary Chinese art of stone sculpture.
From Yellowstone National Park to the towering peaks of the Grand Tetons, Wyoming is home to some of the most dramatic and diverse landscapes in the country.
Tabuk is a city in northwestern Saudi Arabia and the capital of Tabuk Province, positioned between the Hejaz Mountains and the desert landscapes of the north. The city developed around an oasis and remains an important agricultural center, with palm groves and cultivated areas contrasting with the surrounding dry terrain.
Lalibela is the name of the township which King Lalibela, later canonized, ruled in the 12th century. At his command, eleven monolithic churches were hewn out of living rock. The churches are unique because they are not carved into rock but were freed from it entirely. A large area was chosen for the construction, trenches cut around it and the remaining solid block of rock then cut inside. The churches, many of them connected from tunnels, stand on either side of a river which the villagers of Lalibela call Jordan.
Other Popular Destinations in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia and a highland city set at the foot of the Entoto Mountains. Its elevated setting gives the city a relatively cool climate compared with much of the country, while broad avenues, busy neighborhoods, green hills, and expanding modern districts create a varied urban landscape. Addis Ababa is also the headquarters of the African Union and hosts numerous international organizations, giving it an important diplomatic role across the continent.
Bahir Dar
A small town located on the shores of Lake Tana (Ethiopia's largest). Visit the ancient monestaries, the beautiful Tissisiat Falls (30km) and the place where the 'Blue Nile' creates smoking waters.