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

The island of Iona lies just off the west coast of Scotland, easily reached from Oban by ferry. This jaunt in itself is quite stunning commanding a view of the rocky peaks and green slopes of the Mull Mountains. An old village, Iona was founded in 563 AD by Columba and his disciples when they travel from Ireland to the Harbour of the Caracle, built a monastery and introduced the Christian faith here. Iona is still a major center for pilgrimages. Please note that cars are not permitted on the isl

State College, borough, Centre County, central Pennsylvania, in the Nittany Valley; incorporated 1896. Situated in a fertile farm area, it is chiefly residential and has research and development firms producing electrical and electronic equipment, ceramic chips, and computer soft-ware. Other products include printed materials and chemicals. The Christopher Columbus family chapel, moved from Spain in 1919, is locat-ed nearby. The community, settled in 1859, is named for Pennsylvania State College

Pisco is a coastal city in southern Peru, set between the Pacific Ocean and the arid landscapes of the Ica region.

No airport, a single unnamed village, clear waters and white-sand beaches make Mayreau a quiet, rustic getaway.