Whale Watching in Mirissa
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Whale Watching in Mirissa

Mirissa is a seaside town on the southern coast of Sri Lanka that offers lively nightlife, picturesque beaches, surfing and a great jumping off point to discover Galle Fort. The town is also known for attractions like whale and dolphin watching in the Indian Ocean.

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Chiloé Island: Land of Myth & Sea
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Chiloé Island: Land of Myth & Sea

Located off the west coast of Chile, Chiloé Island is the largest island of the Chiloé Archipelago, known for its unique cultural heritage, including its distinct folklore, mythology and iconic wooden churches. The island is also known for its traditional stilt houses, abundance of native potato varieties and diverse ecosystems.

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Atacama’s Moon Valley
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Atacama’s Moon Valley

Located eight miles west of San Pedro de Atacama in northern Chile’s Atacama Desert lies el Valle de la Luna. Part of Los Flemencos National Reserve, the area was declared a Nature Sanctuary in 1982 for its natural environment and unique lunar landscape filled with stone and sand formations formed by wind and water.

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Stargaze in the Heart of Atacama Desert
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Stargaze in the Heart of Atacama Desert

Chile’s Atacama Desert is said to be one of the best places in the world for stargazing because of its extremely dry climate, high altitude, minimal light pollution and near absence of humidity, creating crystal clear skies with perfect visibility of stars and constellations.

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El Tatio Geysers
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El Tatio Geysers

El Tatio is the third-largest geyser field in the world and largest in the Southern Hemisphere. It’s located in the Andes Mountains of northern Chile more than 14,000 feet above sea level. This geothermal field boasts over 80 geysers that spew steam and boiling water best witnessed in the early morning.

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Croatian Islands
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Croatian Islands

Historically known as Spalato, Split is the largest city in both Dalmatia and on the Croatian coast. It lies on the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea and is a perfect jumping off point for exploring the surrounding islands and coves. Of which, some of the best include Blue Cave, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac and Hvar.

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Driest Place on Earth
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Driest Place on Earth

Chile’s San Pedro de Atacama sits 8,000 feet above sea level and offers outdoor activities like trekking, hiking, amateur astronomy, archaeological sightings and sandboarding in one of the most unique places in the world.

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Athens of Africa
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Athens of Africa

Thought of as the country’s cultural capital, Fes is most known for its walled medina, Fes El Bali, where visitors experience Morocco’s diverse art, architecture, culture and handicrafts. Outside the walls offers even more to explore.

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Hot Air Balloons & Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia
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Hot Air Balloons & Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia

Central Turkey's dry region of Cappadocia is known for its magical fairy chimneys, hot air balloons and mysterious caves. To unwind, enjoy hookah, browse for local artifacts or smash a fiery clay pot overflowing with testi kebab for dinner.

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Machu Picchu: A Dream Come True
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Machu Picchu: A Dream Come True

At almost 8,000 feet above sea level, Machu Picchu is an Incan citadel high in the Andes Mountains in Peru. Set above the Urubamba River valley, the site was built in the 15th century and later abandoned. Even today, it carries an air of mystery with its exact purpose still debated.

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Near-Death Experience on Rainbow Mountain
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Near-Death Experience on Rainbow Mountain

A two hour drive from Cusco, Vinicunca, also called Mountain of Seven Colors, is a mountain in the Andes of Peru with an altitude of 16,522 feet above sea level and extremely harsh conditions. The seven colors come from mineral composition but are only visible during Augusts’s dry season.

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Dune Buggy Rides & Wine Tastings in Huacachina
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Dune Buggy Rides & Wine Tastings in Huacachina

Sunsets, sandboarding, lagoons and dune buggy rides. Huacachina is a tiny village and desert oasis west of Ica in southwestern Peru. Its center is filled with emerald green waters of the Huacachina Lagoon, thought to have therapeutic properties.

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