If summer means the beach to the inhabitants of Greater Buenos Aires, Mar del Plata is most often the beach they are thinking of. Situated on the northern Atlantic coast, 400km from the capital, beaches in this area sprawl for eight km, with sophisticated mansions (reflecting the area's upper-class origins) mingling with the new middle-class resorts. Sea lions keep an eye on the fishing activities around the wharves, and a replica of the grotto of Lourdes is a kitsch paradise.
Ballestas Islands are a group of rocky islands off the coast of Paracas in Peru’s Ica Region, within the marine ecosystem influenced by the cold Humboldt Current. The islands consist of North, Central, and South Ballestas and are protected as part of the National Reserve System of Islands, Islets and Guano Points. Their steep rock faces, arches, caves, and eroded formations rise directly from the Pacific Ocean. The islands are best known for their concentration of marine wildlife.
Copacabana is a lakeside town in western Bolivia, situated on the shores of Lake Titicaca near the Peruvian border. Its setting between the lake and the surrounding hills gives it a distinctive highland landscape, with views extending across the deep blue waters toward the distant mountains. Copacabana is one of Bolivia’s main gateways to Lake Titicaca and serves as a starting point for boat trips to Isla del Sol and nearby islands.
Krong Battambang is a riverside city in northwestern Cambodia, known for its preserved colonial-era architecture, rice-growing countryside, and long connection to Cambodian arts and education.
One visit to Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park in Madagascar and you may find yourself feeling like you have stepped onto another planet. The mineral forest was formed nearly 200 million years ago and has become a popular destination for adventurous hikers from around the world. The hanging bridge, while not for the faint of heart, is one of the most photographed spots within the park.