Destination of the Month
Borobudur
Borobudur[16] is a Buddhist stupa and temple complex in Central Java, Indonesia dating from the 8th century, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Off the Beaten Path
Nazca
Nazca is a town in Peru's Southern Coast region. It is most famous for the so-called Nazca Lines, a mix of long lines, geometrical figures, and giant drawings in the desert sand.
Language of the Month
Azerbaijani
With Baku as one of the host cities of the Euro 2020, why not learn a few words you can use there?
Cuisine of the Month
Indonesian Cuisine
Indonesian food is an umbrella term covering a vast variety of regional cuisines found across the nation.
Event of the Month
Tokyo Olympics
The XXXII Summer Olympic Games are held in Tokyo, Japan, from 24th July until 9th August 2021. They will be followed by the Summer Paralympic Games from 25th August until 6th September. Tokyo 2020 Olympics was postponed to 2021 and will be held without spectators due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Landmark of the Month
Orangutan rehabilitation center in Bukit Lawang
The purpose of this orangutan rehabilitation center was to rehabilitate orangutans released from captivity.
Coronavirus Outbreak
Coronavirus Outbreak Situation
With the increase in numbers of the coronavirus worldwide, and the fast changing information about the virus, we will share the most current information with you, so you can take this into consideration when making your travel plans.
Gobi Desert, Mongolia
Mongolian Gobi is one of the most remote and least trodden deserts in the world. The third in the world after the Sahara, and Arabian Desert, it covers nearly one-third of Mongolia. Also it is one of the worlds the most beautiful, with mountain peaks, grasslands, desert steppes, sand dunes and oases.
Lake Urnersee
Lake Urnersee is a lake located in Central Switzerland.
Zanzibar
Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous archipelago off the coast of Tanzania consisting of Zanzibar Island, Pemba Island and many smaller islands. Zanzibar island itself is approximately 90km long and 40km wide. A view over Stone Town from the sea In 1896, Zanzibar was the location of the world's shortest war, surrendering to Britain after 38 minutes of naval bombardment
The Balkans
The Balkans is a region that includes countries on the Balkan Peninsula in the southeast of Europe, including most of the former Yugoslavia.
Puebla, Mexico
A city in Mexico's Puebla Valley surrounded by volcanoes and snow-capped mountains. It is slightly over 110 kilometers (68 miles) south-east of Mexico City. In 2005, the city proper had a population of 1.5 million people, while the metropolitan area had a population of 2.1 million.
Georgia, USA
Georgia is more diverse than many people realize, with a scenic seacoast, mountains and large cities as well as extensive rural areas. In 2017 rock on at one of Georgia’s 75 music festivals, such as June’s AthFest in Athens, home of the B-52’s and R.E.M.
