Blarney, a village just outside Cork in Ireland, is best known for its legendary Blarney Castle, where travelers from around the world come to kiss the famous Blarney Stone.
Aberdare National Park is a 311 square mile sanctuary on an isolated volcanic massif which forms part of the eastern wall of the Rift Valley. Part of the larger forest reserve, the Aberdares are covered with a dense rainforest and provide spectacular views over the Rift Valley. Bird life is abundant with more than 200 species.
Dilijan is a town in Armenia's Tavush Province, surrounded by forested mountains, streams, and highland meadows. The town lies within the landscape of Dilijan National Park, where oak, beech, and hornbeam forests cover much of the surrounding hills. Dilijan is also known for its traditional architecture, craft workshops, and location between Lake Sevan and the forested valleys of northeastern Armenia. Its setting has long supported agriculture, forestry, and mineral-water traditions.
Must-sees in Seville include the landmark palace Royal Alcázar of Seville, the Gothic, bell-towered Catedral de Sevilla, and Plaza de España, an architectural marvel with Moorish, Baroque and Renaissance influences. Meanwhile, Museo del Baile Flamenco is the place to learn about flamenco dancing culture.
Calvinia is a small town in the Northern Cape’s Hantam Karoo, surrounded by a dry landscape of wide plains, rocky hills, and hardy shrubs. It serves as a regional centre for farming communities and is particularly associated with sheep farming and the production of Karoo wool. The town lies beneath the Hantam Mountain, a prominent local landmark that rises above the surrounding plains.
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Ojai (pronounced "Oh hi") is an Indian name generally accepted as meaning "the nest," although experts also interpret it as "moon." The valley was home to the Chumash who ascribed the east-west lying valley with mystical powers and found sanctuary in its canyons and mountains.
Ojai is an inspiring retreat with a surprising blend of cosmopolitan style and small town charm. Home to an eclectic mix of writers, artists and philosophers, it also hosts a nationally acclaimed tennis tournament and a music festival of international renown.
There are many, residents and visitors alike, who savor the Ojai Valley as an earthly paradise - a real-live Shangri-La - with its magnificent mountain landscapes, its perfect climate and its peaceful, friendly lifestyle.
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