Mâcon is a riverside town in the Saône et Loire department of southern Burgundy, set where the Saône River curves gently through the countryside. Walking through the town naturally leads visitors from the riverfront toward its historic streets, where the past seems to linger in every corner. In the heart of Mâcon’s historic district, pedestrians find streets lined with notable sites.
Red Sea beaches, world-class snorkeling and spectacular desert environments are all reasons to visit the port city of Aqaba, Jordan. Take a quick walk from the city's lovely waterfront promenade and behold its Old Town, which features the 14th century Mamluk Fort and the Aqaba Archaeological Museum.
Atauro Island is a mountainous island north of Dili in Timor-Leste, separated from the mainland by the Ombai Strait. Its landscape includes dry hills, forested slopes, grassy areas, rocky cliffs, and small coastal villages. The island is surrounded by exceptionally diverse coral reefs and clear tropical waters, making its marine environment one of its defining features.
Harare, the vibrant capital of Zimbabwe, is a city that blends modern life with cultural depth. Set on a high plateau, it enjoys a pleasant climate year-round, with tree-lined avenues and blooming jacarandas that give it a distinctive character.
Ascension island, British dependency of St. Helena, in the South Atlantic Ocean, about midway between Africa and South America and 700 miles northwest of St. Helena. The small, volcanic island was sighted by the Portuguese in 1501, but it was uninhabited until the exile of Napoleon to St. Helena in 1815.