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.

This coastal town in southwestern Namibia is known for its German colonial buildings, including the art nouveau Goerke Haus, built into the rock face on Diamond Hill. Nearby, Felsenkirche is a hilltop church with panoramic bay views stretching around to Robert Harbor. The Lüderitz Museum has displays about the town’s diamond mining past as well as local and natural history.

Nanyuki, located on the equator in central Kenya, is a lively town that serves as a gateway to Mount Kenya and the Laikipia Plateau. Founded by British settlers in the early 20th century, it still carries traces of its colonial past while embodying the energy and diversity of modern Kenya.

Visit Sharjah's many museums and learn about science, heritage, art, natural history, and archeology.

Haines is a charming stop in the Alaska Panhandle and a gateway to Glacier Bay National Park and Tongass National Forest.