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.
Los Lagos Region (Spanish: Región de Los Lagos pronounced [loz ˈlaɣos], lit. Region of the Lakes) is one of Chile's 15 regions, which are first order administrative divisions, and comprises four provinces: Chiloé, Llanquihue, Osorno and Palena. The region contains the country's second largest island, Chiloé, and the second largest lake, Llanquihue.
Coordinates: 35°N 136°E / 35°N 136°E / 35; 136
Discover the best top things to do in Fogo, Cape Verde including Pico Do Fogo, Edmar alves fogo, Qualitur Viagens e Turismo, Casa Da Memoria, Fogo Tour, Parque Natural do Fogo, Igreja Nossa Senhora da Conceicao sao filipe, Municipal Museum, Tour Guide-Fogo, Tourism Fly high.
In Peru's second-most populous city, aka "The White City," stunning colonial buildings made of pearly sillar stone vie for attention with the surrounding volcanoes and snow-capped peaks of the western Andes. Founded in 1540, it's a smorgasbord of mansions and museums. The top attraction, 215,000-square-foot Santa Catalina Monastery, is like its own city within a city, complete with fountains and cobblestone streets. Arequipa is the favorite base for visiting Colca Canyon and its massive condors.
Discover the best top things to do in Tolima Department, Colombia including Salvajina Dam, La Martinica Parque Ecologico, Reserva Natural Orquideas del Tolima, Jardin Botanico San Jorge, Combeima Canyon, Represa De Prado, Parque Ecologico Ciudad Reptilia, Cerro Machin, Reserva Entre aguas, Fuertes's Parrot Bird Reserve.
Coordinates: 15°30′N 90°15′W / 15.500°N 90.250°W / 15.500; -90.250
Olot (Catalan pronunciation: [uˈɫɔt]) is the capital city of the comarca of Garrotxa, in the Province of Girona, Catalonia, Spain. The city is known for its natural landscape, including four volcanoes scattered around the city center. The municipality is part of the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park. Olot is also well known for its cultural activity, with historical art movements like Olot school or imaginary schools, which contributed to the location in the city of the main Design and Arts & Crafts school of the province of Girona, the Escola d'Art i Superior de Disseny d'Olot.
Chiriquí Province is a mountainous wonderland, located near the Barú Volcano. If you’re an adventure and nature lover, you’ll be right at home here, as the region offers everything from white-water rafting and kayaking to zip-line rainforest rides and hiking. More relaxed activities, such as coffee plantation tours and bird-watching, also are available here. To reach Chiriquí, you’ll likely pass through David, Panama’s third-largest city. If you choose to visit the Gulf of Chiriquí, you’ll find first-rate scuba diving, snorkeling, and other water sports that take full advantage of its marine location.
Chiriquí Province is a mountainous wonderland, located near the Barú Volcano. If you’re an adventure and nature lover, you’ll be right at home here, as the region offers everything from white-water rafting and kayaking to zip-line rainforest rides and hiking. More relaxed activities, such as coffee plantation tours and bird-watching, also are available here. To reach Chiriquí, you’ll likely pass through David, Panama’s third-largest city. If you choose to visit the Gulf of Chiriquí, you’ll find first-rate scuba diving, snorkeling, and other water sports that take full advantage of its marine location.
With a rich pre-Colombian history, Ecuador's capital was founded on the ruins of an Incan city but offers everything a modern traveler might need. It remains the least-altered historic center in Latin America and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Quito’s important sites include baroque gems like San Francisco and Santo Domingo monasteries, as well as La Compañía church and college. This huge city sprawls across a breathtaking Andean valley surrounded by volcanic peaks.
Coordinates: 10°N 84°W / 10°N 84°W / 10; -84
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 Tongariro National Park, New Zealand including Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Tama Lakes, Tongariro Northern Circuit, Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre (Whakapapa Visitor Centre), Mt Ruapehu, Ohakune Old Coach Road, Tawhai Falls, Taranaki Falls, Silica Rapids Track, Whakapapa - Mt Ruapehu.
Tengchong (simplified Chinese: 腾冲; traditional Chinese: 騰沖; pinyin: Téngchōng) is a county-level city of Baoshan City, western Yunnan province, People's Republic of China. It is well known for its volcanic activity. The city is named after the town of Tengchong which serves as its political center, previously known as Tengyue (Chinese: 腾越; pinyin: Téngyuè) in Chinese. English language sources of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries use names such as Tingyueh, Teng Yueh, Momein, and Momien, these last two from the name for the place, one of the former Chinese Shan States, in the Shan language.
Discover the best top things to do in Luzon, Philippines including La Mesa Nature Reserve, Mount Mayon, Mt. Pulag National Park, Sumaguing Cave, Mayon Volcano, Mount Bulusan, Hoyop-Hoyopan Cave, Tagaytay Point, Mount Daraitan & Tinipak River, Masungi Georeserve.
Discover the best top things to do in Lombok, Indonesia including Mount Rinjani, Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep Waterfall, Tetebatu Waterfall, Tanjung Aan Beach, Tanjung Ringgit, Gili Meno Beach, Selong Belanak Beach, Sembalun Village, Gili Nanggu, Kondo Island.
Discover the best top things to do in Leon, Nicaragua including Momotombo, Cerro Negro Volcano, Cathedral-Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Museo de Arte Fundacion Ortiz-Gurdian, Telica Volcano, Museum of Legends and Traditions (Museo de Tradiciones y Leyendas), Playa Poneloya, Playa Las Penitas, Museo Ruben Dario, Museo de la Revolucion.
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