The ancient region of Cappadocia lies in Central Anatolia, between the cities of Nevsehir, Kayseri and Nigde. Here, the traveler finds one of the most fantastic landscapes in the world. Wind and weather have eroded the soft volcanic rock with hundreds of strangely shaped pillars, cones and "fairy chimneys", often very tall, and in every shade from pink through yellow to russet browns.

Charlottetown, the charming capital of Prince Edward Island, is where history and modernity blend seamlessly. Often called the "Birthplace of Confederation," this picturesque city holds a special place in Canadian history as the site of the 1864 Charlottetown Conference, which paved the way for the creation of Canada.

Angola, formerly Portuguese West Africa, officially Republic of Angola, independent state in southwestern Africa. Angola is bounded on the north and east by the Republic of Zaire, on the east by Zambia, on the south by Namibia, and on the west by the Atlantic Ocean.

El Salvador, small and densely populated, is a republic in northeastern Central America. San Salvador is the capital and largest city. El Salvador consists of a central plateau with river valleys and is situated between two volcanic mountain ranges that run east to west. High, rugged mountains are found in the extreme northwest.

British influences are quite evident in Victoria, from afternoon tea times to elegant Victorian architecture. This capital of British Columbia on Vancouver Island provides ample outdoor recreation, with its public parks and access to both the ocean and wilderness. Cyclists will be right at home here, as Victoria boasts a seemingly endless number of bike paths for exploring.