Victoria is the capital of British Columbia. The city is named after Queen Victoria. With its forested mountains and ocean, cycling and hiking trails, beaches, public markets, and green parks make your spirits soar. Approximately 3.5 million visitors spend at least a night in Victoria every year. There are another 50,000 visitors who come for a day only – primarily via cruise-ships. National Geographic recognizes Vancouver Island as one of the best cold-water diving destinations on earth and the renowned Jacques Cousteau Society rates the area second only to the Red Sea for diversity of marine life and water clarity.

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Patagonia is a territory shared by the countries of Chile and Argentina. The region of Patagonia encompasses the southern section of the Andes mountain range to the southwest towards the Pacific ocean (Chilean side) and from the east of the Andes to the valleys it follows south through Rio Colorado towards the Atlantic Ocean (Argentinean side). The magnificent region stretches around 260,000 square miles. The whole Patagonia has a population of about 2 million people. The Patagonian city of Ushuaia (Argentina) is the southernmost city in the world, and is a popular departure point for cruises and departures to Antarctica. Torres Del Paine National Park in Chile and Los Glaciares National Park in Argentina are the two most visited parks in Patagonia. The gargantuan Perito Moreno glacier in Los Glaciares National Park contains the third largest reserve of fresh water in the world,

Colorful Patagonia

Las Torres

Tierra del Fuego

Perito Moreno Glaciar

Perito Moreno

Emerald Lake

Andes

Torres del Paine National Park

Torres del Paine National Park

Torres del Paine National Park

Torres del Paine National Park

The colors of Patagonia

River & Bridge

Rock del Paine

Teal River

Lodge inside Torres del Paine

Glacier Perito Moreno

Glacier Perito Moreno

El Calafate

Lago Argentino

Lago Argentino

Flower from Patagonia

A bird

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Guadeloupe is a French archipelago made up of two main islands (Grande-Terre and Basse-Terre) and a number of neighboring islands, with the most important being Marie Galante, Les Saintes and La Désirade. Many beaches in Guadeloupe have small coral reefs. If you are looking for something more recommend a tour to the protected Petite Terre island. There is an easily accessed and quite large reef with lemon sharks, many turtles and plenty of colorful fishes.

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Scotland is the most mountainous country in the United Kingdom. The area north and west of the Highland Boundary Fault is known as the Highlands, and contains the country’s main mountain ranges. The Highlands are popularly described as one of the most scenic regions of Europe and are often portrayed as a romantic part of Scotland. This is not at all strange given the stunning unspoilt nature with rugged mountains, deep blue lochs and empty glens where majestic Red Deer rule the hills and Eagles rule the skies.

Loch an Eilean

Tarmachan ridge

Cairngorms with heather

Derry cairn

Rothiemurchus Lochan

Loch Brandy reflection

Bridge over the South Esk

Fence line

Loch Morlich

Loch Morlich

Northern Corries

Glen tilt

Airlie Monument

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Yosemite’s first residents were Native Americans who may have first inhabited the region as many as 10,000 years ago. Yosemite National Park was created in 1890, largely due to the efforts of writer and naturalist John Muir. On October 1, 1890, the U.S. Congress set aside more than 1,500 square miles of reserved forest lands, soon to be known as Yosemite National Park. Many species of native wildflowers and trees can be found in Yosemite. Trees include the Giant Sequoia, which can live up to 3,000 years and are considered to be the largest living thing on the planet. It is also home to several animal species, some of which have been saved from extinction. Bighorn sheep, golden eagles and peregrine falcons are just some of the creatures that have comfortably increased their numbers. There are between 300 to 500 black bears.

Wildcat Falls Rock

Full Moonrise over Tunnel View

Yosemite Falls Reflection

Moonrise over Bridalveil Fall

Merced River Ice

Cathedral Rocks

Columbia Rock

El Capitan

Three Brothers Morning

Sunset on Half Dome

Moonrise over Tunnel View

Moonrise over Tunnel View

El Capitan Reflection

Moonrise Over Half Dome

Wildcat Falls Reflection

Wildcat Falls

Tunnel View

Gates of the Valley Mist

Three Brothers in Morning Light

Three Brothers Reflections

El Capitan Mist

Cathedral Rocks in Mist

Cascade Creek Falls

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Nepal contains some of the most exciting and unique tours on the planet. It has a lot to offer to travelers, hikers, and nature seekers. The marvelous scenic beauty of Himalayas in the northern part of Nepal is not only remarkable but offers a lifetime experience. Possessing 8 of the 10 highest mountains in the world, Nepal is a hotspot destination for rock climbers.

Chorten at the entrance of Tsarang

Tsarang Gompa

The Tsarang Khola Gorge

Lo Manthang

Daily life in Lo Manthang

Royal Palace in Lo Manthang

Horse back ride north of Lo Manthang

Towards Garphu and Chhoser near Bangka Danda

Nyphu Gompa

Mani Wall near Nyphu Gompa

Jhong cave

Chörtens and ruins of old fortresses in Ghom

Garphu at the entrance of the Chhoser valley

Lhatos or “God Places” in Nenyul

The Tsarang Khola gorge

View on Annapurna I, Tilicho and Nilgiri

The Kali Gandaki Gorge after Jomsom

The Panda Khola Gorges between Kagbeni and Jomsom

Lupra, a traditional Bön village in Mustang

Now you are entering the restricted area of “Upper Mustang”

Ruins of an ancient fortress, Tangbe

About to reach Chhusang coming from Tetang

Rigsum Gönpo and prayer flags at the entrance of Samar

View from the monastery in Geling

Rigsum gonpo in Drakmar

Houses in Drakmar

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Martinique is island and overseas département and région of France, in the eastern Caribbean Sea. It is a leading destination for European vacationers, it offers gorgeous beaches, great food and a variety of accommodations. The island is crowned by the still-smoldering Mont Pelée, which wiped out Martinique’s former capital of St-Pierre in 1902. There’s plenty of hiking and nature-watching on the slopes of the volcano. The hurricane season in Martinique normally runs from June to November.

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The MAN Neoplan builds very special luxury buses for sheikhs, statesmen and FC Barcelona. Neoplan Starliner can include comfortable seats, meeting room, jacuzzi, kitchen and toilet.

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Autocross is an ideal discipline for novices looking to get their first taste of competitive motor sport. Autocross has a low cost of entry. Most sanctioning bodies only require a car in good mechanical shape, and an approved helmet. Autocross vehicles are vary from virtually standard road cars, some of which are driven to and from the events, up to Rally-spec cars, Autocross saloons and even modified Specials. The cars of same type compete against each other. The Foundation Autocross Abcoude was founded in 1974 with the vision of organizing an autocross annually. The autocross is organized every year – the Saturday before Abcouder festival week. This week is always the last Thursday of August. The cars at a time go wheel-to-wheel on a circuit that is part mud and part gravel, with the winner being the first person to reach the chequered flag.

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Amnesia is one of several internationally renowned clubs in Ibiza. The club is located close to the village of San Rafael on the highway between Sant Antoni de Portmany and Ibiza Town Amnesia is currently run by the Cream nightclub, created and founded by Joseph Mullen in 1996, in Liverpool. One of the secrets to its success lies in the quality of its sound. Today the discotheque has one of the most advanced sound systems (Expanded Amnesia Technology) due to the dynamic electronic process. Amnesia provides a unique experience for techno, trance and house. It can pack more than 5,000 people on the dance floors.

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