Central African Republic, republic in central Africa, bordered on the north by Chad, on the east by Sudan, on the south by Zaire and the Republic of the Congo, and on the west by Cameroon. The landlocked nation has an area of 622,436 sq. km (about 240,323 sq. mi). Bangui is the capital and largest city.

Haiti offers visitors a unique glimpse into a proud and resilient heritage. Its vibrant art, music, and traditions make it a destination unlike any other in the Caribbean.

Channel Islands National Park protects five islands and the surrounding waters off the coast of Southern California: Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel, and Santa Barbara Island. Separated from the mainland by the Santa Barbara Channel, the islands contain steep cliffs, sea caves, beaches, grasslands, and rugged hills shaped by wind and ocean conditions.

Cankuzo, tucked in Burundi’s eastern corner near the Tanzanian border, offers travelers a lesser-known but deeply rewarding experience. Known for its rolling hills, scattered woodlands, and untouched landscapes, Cankuzo is one of the country’s least populated provinces, which adds to its charm. The region’s peaceful setting makes it an ideal place to experience rural Burundi in its most genuine form.

Ica is a city in southern Peru, located in a fertile valley surrounded by the dry coastal desert. The city is the capital of the Ica Region and an important center for agriculture, wine, and pisco production. Its setting is distinctive because irrigated fields and vineyards lie close to extensive sand dunes. The nearby Huacachina oasis, about five kilometers from the city center, is one of the region’s best-known landmarks, with a lagoon surrounded by palms, huarangos, restaurants, and high dune