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The 10 Best Lighthouses in Taiwan, Taiwan

Taiwan (/ˌtaɪˈwɑːn/ ( listen)), officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a state in East Asia. Its neighbors include the People's Republic of China (PRC) to the west, Japan to the northeast, and the Philippines to the south. It is the most populous state and largest economy that is not a member of the United Nations.

Top 6 Multi-day Tours in Bagamoyo, Pwani Region

Bagamoyo, Tanzania, is a town founded at the end of the 18th century, though it is an extension of a much older (8th century) settlement, Kaole. It was the capital of German East Africa and was one of the most important trading ports along the East African coast. Now, the town has about 30,000 inhabitants and is the capital of the Bagamoyo District, which was recently considered as a World Heritage Site.

Top 10 Things to do Good for Couples in Tirana, Tirana County

Tirana, the Republic of Albania's largest city, is blessed with a mild Mediterranean climate, a plethora of beautiful churches and lush parks. Founded in 1614, some striking Mussolini-era architecture dots the city center. Walk between sights such as Skanderbeg Square's 1789 Et'hem Bey Mosque, the 1830 Sahat-Kulla (Clock Tower) and the Puppet Theater, once home to King Zog's puppet parliament. Visit the Peace Bell, built with old cartridge shells, a reminder of Tirana's stormy past.

Things to do in Knoxville, Tennessee (TN): The Best Architectural Buildings

During the Civil War, Knoxville's Mabry-Hazen House served as headquarters for both the Confederate and Union armies. Today you can visit the house and other historic homes in this eastern Tennessee city. Among Knoxville's other attractions are museums, a zoo and World's Fair Park, site of the 1982 World's Fair. University of Tennessee sports draw lots of fans, as does the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. To see Knoxville from the water, take a leisurely riverboat ride down the Tennessee River.

9 Paint & Pottery Studios in Island of Hawaii That You Shouldn't Miss

Life on the Big Island is a little bit slower… and locals like it that way. The natural beauty and ecological features of the island are a draw for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Test your chutzpah at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to the longest volcanic eruption in recorded history, or climb to the indescribably beautiful summit of Mauna Kea. At the end of the day, there’s nothing more refreshing than a quivering plate of fresh poke, followed by a fruity shave ice.

Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in El Puerto de Santa Maria, Andalucia

Discover the best top things to do in El Puerto de Santa Maria, Spain including Centro Ecuestre Las Marias, 360sail, Iglesia Mayor Prioral, Parque Natural Bahia de Cadiz, Playa De La Muralla, Catamaran Bahia Cadiz, Parque Metropolitano Marisma de los Torunos y Pinar de la Algaida, San Marcos Castle, Playa de Valdelagrana, Aqualand Bahia de Cadiz.

10 Museums in Veliky Ustyug That You Shouldn't Miss

Veliky Ustyug (Russian: Вели́кий У́стюг) is a town in Vologda Oblast, Russia, located in the northeast of the oblast at the confluence of the Sukhona and Yug Rivers. As of the 2010 Census, its population was 31,665.

10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Omsk That You Shouldn't Miss

Omsk (Russian: Омск, IPA: [omsk]) is a city and the administrative center of Omsk Oblast, Russia, located in southwestern Siberia 2,236 kilometers (1,389 mi) from Moscow. With a population of 1,154,116, it is Russia's second-largest city east of the Ural Mountains after Novosibirsk, and seventh by size nationally. Omsk acts as an essential transport node, serving as a train station for Trans-Siberian Railway and as a staging post for the Irtysh River.

Things to do in Andalucia, Spain: The Best Gay Clubs & Bars

Discover the best top things to do in Andalucia, Spain including Friends&Mojitos, Pub Juan Carlos, London Pub, La Oficina, Side Walk, Destynee Cabaret Lounge, Botanic Vera, Manhattan Cafe-Copas, Life Beach&Friends, Babilon Pub.

10 Things to do in Hammond That You Shouldn't Miss

Hammond is the largest city in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States, located 45 miles (72 km) east of Baton Rouge and 45 miles (72 km) northwest of New Orleans. Its population was 20,019 in the 2010 census; Hammond is home to Southeastern Louisiana University and is the principal city of the Hammond Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Tangipahoa Parish.

Things to do in La Oliva, Canary Islands: The Best Mountains

La Oliva (pronounced [la oliˈβa]) is a town and a municipality in the northern part of the island of Fuerteventura in the Province of Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain. The population is 25,083 (2013), and the area is 356.13 km². The municipality includes the Lobos Island to the northeast. The largest town of the municipality, Corralejo, is a port town and beach resort at the northernmost point of the island. La Oliva is the historic seat of the island Colonel, who resided in the stately Casa de los Coroneles.

What to do and see in Kyotanba-cho, Kinki: The Best Sights & Landmarks

Discover the best top things to do in Kyotanba-cho, Japan including Chogenji Temple, Dokan Inari Shrine, Honmon-ji Temple, Iwayama Shrine, Gyokuun-ji Temple, Ajo Sansho Shrine, Shitsumi Shogakko, Daifukukoji Temple, Watanabe Samurai House, Shitsumi Hachimangu Shrine.

6 Scuba & Snorkeling in Cala Gonone That You Shouldn't Miss

Cala Gonone is an Italian seaside town and a civil parish (frazione) of the municipality (comune) of Dorgali, Province of Nuoro, in the region of Sardinia. In 2007 it had 1,279 inhabitants.

The 10 Best Antique Stores in Lincolnshire, England

Discover the best top things to do in Lincolnshire, United Kingdom including Northern Antiques, Antique Bureau, Pilgrims Antiques Centre, Emporium Alford, Navenby Antiques Centre, Burgh Antique & Collector’s Centre, Astra Antiques Centre, Hemswell Antiques Centre, Horncastle Antiques Centre, Drill Hall Antiques Centre.

Things to do in Magallanes Region, Magallanes Region: The Best Bodies of Water

Discover the best top things to do in Magallanes Region, Chile including Canal de Las Montanas, Nordenskjold Lake, Lago Sarmiento, Laguna Azul, Navigation of Lago Grey, Lago Del Toro, Lago Sofia.

The 10 Best Things to do in State of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil

Rio Grande do Norte (lit. "Great Northern River", in reference to the mouth of the Potenji River, Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈɦi.u ˈɡɾɐ̃di du ˈnɔhti̥]) is one of the states of Brazil, located in the northeastern region of the country, occupying the northeasternmost tip of the South American continent. Because of its geographic position, Rio Grande do Norte has a strategic importance. The capital and largest city is Natal. It is the land of the folklorist Luís da Câmara Cascudo and, according to NASA, it has the purest air in the Americas. Its 410 km (254 mi) of sand, much sun, coconut palms and lagoons are responsible for the fame of beaches. Rocas Atoll, the only such feature in the Atlantic Ocean, is part of the state. The main economic activity is tourism, followed by the extraction of petroleum (the second largest producer in the country), agriculture, fruit growing and extraction of minerals, including considerable production of seasalt, among other economic activities. The state is famous for having many popular attractions such as the Maior cajueiro do mundo (world's largest cashew tree), the dunes and the dromedaries of Genipabu, the famous beaches of Ponta Negra, Maracajaú and Pipa's paradise, the Carnatal the largest off-season carnival in Brazil, the Forte dos Reis Magos is a sixteenth-century fortress, the hills and mountains of Martins, the Natal Dunes State Park the second largest urban park in the country, and several other attractions. The state is also closest to the archipelago of Fernando de Noronha.

10 Walking Tours in Michoacan That You Shouldn't Miss

Discover the best top things to do in Michoacan, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast including Colonial Treasures: San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Zacatecas and Guadalajara, Monarch Butterfly Private Tour, Monarch Butterfly Private Tour (Morelia), Morelia City Tour, 09 Days: Great Viceregal Cities, 10-Day Trip in Mexico: History, Tequila & Pacific, The Best of Morelia Walking Tour, From Mexico City: Private Guided Tour to Morelia, Romantic tour in Morelia, Morelia City Tour .

What to do and see in Cluj-Napoca, Transylvania: The Best Multi-day Tours

Cluj-Napoca is the unofficial capital of Transylvania, and though you (probably) won’t find vampires here, you can explore castles, fortresses, botanical gardens, museums and parks. Cluj-Napoca has a vibrant arts scene that embraces both the traditional and the progressive. There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy classical concerts, theatrical performances, puppet shows and music of every genre, from jazz to modern pop to electronica.