Far East Russia is a world apart from the country’s west – almost literally, lying thousands of miles and many time zones away from it. A huge area with rugged mountains and spectacular Pacific Ocean coastline, Far East Russia borders China and North Korea on its south and nearly touches the United States to the northeast. Cities like Vladivostok and Khabarovsk are here, but the glorious natural wonders (like the volcanoes and national parks of the Kamchatka Peninsula) are what draw many.
North Sumatra (Indonesian: Sumatera Utara), is a province of Indonesia. It is located on the island of Sumatra, and its capital is Medan. North Sumatra is fourth most populous province in Indonesia after West Java, East Java and Central Java and the most populous Indonesian province outside Java, with over 13.5 million inhabitants in 2014.
The Bicol Region, also known simply as Bicol, (Central Bicolano: Rehiyon nin Bikol/Kabikolan; Rinconada Bicol: Rehiyon ka Bikol; Filipino: Kabikulan; Spanish: Bicolandia) is a region of the Philippines, designated as Region V. Bicol comprises six provinces, four on the Bicol Peninsula mainland (the southeastern end of Luzon) – Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, and Sorsogon – and the offshore island provinces of Catanduanes and Masbate.
East Java (Indonesian: Jawa Timur, abbreviated as Jatim, Javanese: Jåwå Wétan) is a province of Indonesia. Located in eastern Java, it includes the island of Madura, which is connected to Java by the longest bridge in Indonesia, the Suramadu Bridge, as well as the Kangean and Masalembu archipelagos located further east and north, respectively. Its capital is Surabaya, the second largest city in Indonesia and a major industrial center. Banyuwangi is the largest regency in East Java and the largest on the island of Java.
Discover the best top things to do in Society Islands, French Polynesia including Mount Otemanu, Tereia Beach, Magic Mountain, Matira Beach, Belvedere Lookout, Temae Beach, Bora Bora Lagoonarium, Moorea Tropical Garden, Aremiti, Lagoonarium.
Discover the best top things to do in Province of Rio Negro, Argentina including Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi, Catedral Alta Patagonis, Cerro Tronador, Isla Victoria, Parque Nahuelito, Rio Azul, Piedras Blancas, La Loberia - Punta Bermeja, Circuito Chico, Playa las Conchillas.
Discover the best top things to do in North Island, New Zealand including Gentle Annie Highway, The Alan Gibbs Farm, The Steps of Lindos, Pencarrow Lighthouse, SkyTower, Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village, Viaduct Harbour, One Tree Hill (Maungakiekie), Marine Parade, Te Puia.
The Chūbu region (中部地方, Chūbu-chihō), Central region, or Central Japan (中部日本) is a region in the middle of Honshū, Japan's main island. Chūbu has a population of 21,715,822 as of 2010.. It encompasses nine prefectures (ken): Aichi, Fukui, Gifu, Ishikawa, Nagano, Niigata, Shizuoka, Toyama, and Yamanashi.
Discover the best top things to do in Araucania Region, Chile including Conguillio National Park, Reserva Nacional Malalcahuello - Nalcas, Lake Villarrica, Volcan Villarica, Huerquehue National Park, Santuario el Cani, Monumento Natural Cerro Nielol, Museo Nacional Ferrioviario Pablo Neruda Temuco, Lago Villarrica, Plaza de Armas de Pucon.
Known as Vestmannaeyjar locally, the Westmann Isles are Iceland’s most important and newest island group, just 5,000 years old and still active volcanically. The latest addition, Surtsey, came courtesy of an undersea eruption in 1963. Because of their youth, the islands are especially rugged and are renowned for their sheer cliffs, which serve as home to huge bird populations (10 million puffins alone live here). As for people, Heimaey is the only island in the cluster that’s inhabited.
Discover the best top things to do in Albay Province, Philippines including Mayon Volcano, Vera Falls, Cagsawa National Museum, Your Brother Travel and Tours, Busay Falls, Kawa-Kawa Hill and Natural Park, Quitinday Green Hills Formation Reserve, Mayon Skyline View Deck, Quitinday Underground River, Cagsawa Ruins Park.
Hǎikǒu (Chinese: 海口; Pinyin: Hǎikǒu), is the capital and most populous city of Hainan province, China. It is situated on the northern coast of Hainan, by the mouth of the Nandu River. The northern part of the city is the district of Haidian Island, which is separated from the main part of Haikou by the Haidian River, a branch of the Nandu.
Discover the best top things to do in St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Kitts and Nevis including Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park, Mount Liamuiga, Amazing Grace Experience, South Friars Beach, Nevis Peak Hike, Romney Manor, Wingfield-Phillips Rain Forest Nature Trail, Pinney's Beach, South Peninsula, Botanical Gardens of Nevis.
Discover the best top things to do in Province of Alajuela, Costa Rica including Cabalgata Don Tobias, El Toledo Coffee Tour, Finca Agroecoturistica, Finca Organica, Agroturismo, Granja Eco Turistica Victoria, Finca Luna Nueva, Finca Paraiso Organico, Arenal Vida Campesina, Finca Loma Verde.
Far East Russia is a world apart from the country’s west – almost literally, lying thousands of miles and many time zones away from it. A huge area with rugged mountains and spectacular Pacific Ocean coastline, Far East Russia borders China and North Korea on its south and nearly touches the United States to the northeast. Cities like Vladivostok and Khabarovsk are here, but the glorious natural wonders (like the volcanoes and national parks of the Kamchatka Peninsula) are what draw many.
Catania has been a prize of many empires over the centuries, from Greeks to Romans to Arabs to Normans to Spaniards (to name a few). But its citizens have a more dangerous enemy right in their backyard—Mount Etna, Europe's largest and most active volcano, which destroyed the city with earthquakes and lava flows in 1693. Look closely at the baroque buildings dating from after the eruption—you'll notice a creative use of lava.
Discover the best top things to do in Oshima-machi, Japan including 伊豆大島 ダイビング うみのわ, Mt. Mihara, Motomachi Hama no Yu, Toshiki Beach, Umi no Furusatomura, Hajikama shrine, Ura Desert, Senzu no Kiridoshi, Sunset Palm Line Course, Sanohama Beach.
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.
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