Piedmont (/ˈpiːdmɒnt/ PEED-mont; Italian: Piemonte, pronounced [pjeˈmonte]; Piedmontese, Occitan and Arpitan: Piemont; French: Piémont) is a region in northwest Italy, one of the 20 regions of the country. It borders the Liguria region to the south, the Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna regions to the east and the Aosta Valley region to the northwest; it also borders France to the west and Switzerland to the northeast. It has an area of 25,402 square kilometres (9,808 sq mi) and a population of 4,396,293 as of 31 July 2016. The capital of Piedmont is Turin.
Huesca (Aragonese: Uesca, Catalan: Osca), officially Huesca/Uesca, is a province of northeastern Spain, in northern Aragon. The capital is Huesca.
Discover the best top things to do in Salzburg Region, Austria including Bluntautal Valley, Kaiserin-Elisabeth-Promenade Radweg, Der Gasteiner Hoehenweg, Petersfriedhof, Salzburg Cathedral, Mirabell Palace and Gardens, St. Peter's Abbey (Stift St. Peter), Alter Markt, Salzburger Altstadt, Red Bull Hangar-7.
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Discover the best top things to do in Kita-gun, Japan including Streets in Yokaichi-Gokoku Areas, Yuge Shrine, Mokuro Shiryokan Kamihagatei, Aino no Hana, Izumidani Terraces, Honhaga Family Residence, Bunka Koryu Villa Takahashi House, Michi-no-Eki Odanosato Seseragi, Former Katsudo Shashinkan, Asahikan, Chiyonokame Brewery.
Established in the Himalaya foothills by a British Army officer in 1820, the "Queen of the Hills" stands above the rest with its deep woods, favorable climate and Doon Valley views. Its name is derived from the berry-covered Mansur shrub found in abundance around this trekker-friendly area. Vestiges of its colonial past are still reflected in the cuisine and architecture. For stunning natural sights, head to Gun Hill or Childer's Lodge, the two highest peaks, or the famous Kempty waterfall.
Discover the best top things to do in Okinawa-honto, Japan including Okinawa Peace Memorial Park, Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Valley of Gangala, Daisekirinzan, Cape Maeda, Himeyuri Peace Museum, Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters, Nakagusuku Castle Ruins, Okichan Theater, Southeast Botanical Gardens.
California is a fertile, peaceful place where you’ll find a near-equal balance of vineyards and deserts, beaches and mountains, hippies and traditionalists. Catch an epic wave in Big Sur or swirl a glass in Napa Valley. Be dazzled by the Joshua Tree night sky or just star-gaze in Hollywood. Swish down the slopes of a Tahoe ski resort, or cruise across the Golden Gate Bridge with the top down and the music blasting. Above all, don’t forget to soak up some Golden State sunshine.
Discover the best top things to do in Sivas Province, Turkey including Ataturk Congress & Ethnography Museum, Buruciye Medresesi, Sifaiye Medresesi, Cifte Minareli Medrese, GokpInar Golu, Sivas Ulu Camii, Sugul Vadisi, Sivas Arkeoloji Muzesi, Pasha Factory Picnic & Recreation Area, Yildiz Dagi Kis Sporlari Turizm Merkezi.
The Antofagasta Region (Spanish: Región de Antofagasta, pronounced [antofaˈɣasta]) is one of Chile's fifteen first-order administrative divisions. It comprises three provinces, Antofagasta, El Loa and Tocopilla. It is bordered to the north by Tarapacá and by Atacama to the south and is the second-largest region of Chile. To the east it borders Bolivia and Argentina. The capital of the region is the port city of Antofagasta, another important city being Calama. The main economic activity is copper mining in the giant porphyry copper systems located inland.
Discover the best top things to do in Lofoten Islands, Norway including Glomtinden, Ytresandheia Mountain, Stortinden, Ryten, Himmeltinden, Tjeldbergtind, Vagakallen, Floya, Svolvaergeita, Anderdalen Nasjonalpark.
Mohe County (simplified Chinese: 漠河县; traditional Chinese: 漠河縣; pinyin: Mòhé Xiàn) is a county of Heilongjiang province, and is the northernmost Chinese county. It is under the administration of the Daxing'anling Prefecture. The county is named after the Mohe, a Tungusic people of ancient Manchuria. A village, the northernmost Chinese settlement, at the latitude of 53° 29' N known as the "Beiji Village" (北极村, literally "Northernmost") lies in this county, on the Amur River, which forms the border with Russia's Amur Oblast and Zabaykalsky Krai. Here, the astronomical phenomenon of aurora borealis attracts domestic and foreign tourists to this village.
Arunachal Pradesh (English: /ˌɑːrəˌnɑːtʃəl prəˈdɛʃ/) is one of the 29 states of India and is the northeastern-most state of the country. Arunachal Pradesh borders the states of Assam and Nagaland to the south and shares international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east and is separated from China in the north by the disputed McMahon Line. Itanagar is the capital of the state.
Discover the best top things to do in Poland, Poland including Majdanek State Museum, Rynek of Wroclaw, Szczeliniec Wielki, Strazyska Valley, Muzeum Oscypka Zakopane, Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau, Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square, Tatras Mountains (Tatry), Old Town, Lazienki Krolewskie w Warszawie.
Val de Fassa is a valley in the Dolomites in northern Italy. Although it is well known for its winter sports, it also has plenty of outdoor activities, such as hiking, Nordic walking, paragliding and biking.
The valley of Kashmir is as rich with history and political controversy as it is with culture and natural phenomena. Sample exquisitely spiced native cuisines and festive teas, then walk off your meal along the rugged trekking routes to the north. Marvel at the famous houseboats of Srinagar and take a spiritual moment to reflect at one of the many pilgrimage sites and religious shrines that dot the region. Of course, native craftsmanship makes for excellent souvenirs—carpets and textiles are an especial shopping must.
Spanning two deserts, the Joshua Tree National Park encompasses a wealth of natural beauty.
The next time you're driving to Toronto or Niagara Falls, stop in Hamilton, where tourist traffic isn't quite so rampant. The Niagara Escarpment provides spectacular scenery, with beautiful trails and waterfalls. Visit nearby farms, orchards and vineyards, or plan your trip to coincide with Hamilton's lively fall fairs.
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