Famous for its thermal baths and spas, it is said that the town was founded by Hannibal. It was originally called Prusa after Prusias I, king of Bithynia.
Amorgos is an island in the eastern Cyclades, known for its steep rocky coastline, whitewashed villages, stone paths, and broad views across the Aegean Sea. Unlike flatter Cycladic islands, much of Amorgos is mountainous, with Mount Krikelos reaching 821 metres and deep valleys separating its settlements. The main ports are Katapola and Aegiali, while Chora, the island’s inland capital, is built around narrow lanes, small squares, windmills, and traditional Cycladic houses.
Brown Bluff is a distinctive coastal landmark on the east side of the Tabarin Peninsula, overlooking the southwestern Antarctic Sound. Its defining feature is a long beach of cobbles and volcanic ash backed by steep, red-brown cliffs that rise toward an ice-capped, flat-topped mountain. The cliffs are made of volcanic tuff and contain rounded volcanic bombs, giving the shoreline a rugged geological character. Glaciers and permanent ice border the site, while brash ice can sometimes spread across
Kanha Tiger Reserve lies in the Maikal ranges of the Satpura hills in Madhya Pradesh, extending across the districts of Mandla and Balaghat. The reserve is known for its broad sal forests, bamboo groves, open meadows, streams, and diverse wildlife. The national park covers about 940 square kilometres within the larger tiger reserve. Bengal tigers are a major attraction, but Kanha is equally significant for its population of hard-ground barasingha, a subspecies of swamp deer that became closely a
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Maui, both second youngest and second largest of the Hawaiian Islands, is home to the world's largest dormant volcano, Haleakala, meaning "House of the Sun." Last erupting about 200 years ago, it makes up the eastern end of the island. Maui was formed by volcanic activity from Haleakala on the east and the West Maui Mountains to the west. The connecting isthmus between the two spots was formed from joining lava from both and gives Maui its nickname, the Valley Isle.
Other Popular Destinations in Hawaii
Honolulu, Oahu
Honolulu, the capital of Hawaiʻi and the largest city in the Pacific, blends the energy of a major urban center with the deep roots of Native Hawaiian culture. Set on the island of Oʻahu, it’s home to iconic beaches, royal history, and a rhythm all its own. This sunny capital city is the main portal to the larger Hawaiian archipelago, and the perfect base for exploring Oahu.
Kona, Hawaii
Kona started as King Kamehameha I's government seat, and is now a popular tourist destination with key landmarks like Hulihee Palace, as well as coffee farms, shopping and dining.