Sault Sainte Marie
On the Canadian border where Lake Huron and Lake Superior meet, a canal built in 1895 still is used to have boats bypass the rapids of the St. Mary's river.
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan, the world’s ninth-largest country, offers travelers a striking mix of sweeping steppe landscapes, modern cities, and deep-rooted nomadic traditions.
Rabida Island
Rábida Island is one of the most visually striking islands in the Galápagos, known for its deep red volcanic shoreline and quiet, unspoiled atmosphere. Located near the center of the archipelago, the island is geologically young, with iron-rich lava giving its beaches a dramatic rust-colored hue.
Belo Horizonte
Brazil's third largest city, Belo Horizonte was founded in 1897. Most of Brazil's gems and semi-precious stones are mined in this area and it is where you can find the best bargains, from aquamarines to imperial topaz. It is just 59 miles from Brazil's most historic colonial city, Ouro Preto.
Jayapura
Jayapura is a part of Irian Jaya and shares a landmass with Papua New Guinea and it's peoples culture is very similar to the Papuans. From snow capped mountains to jungles, from swamps to glaciers there is much to explore in this less traveled, diverse region.
