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Nicaragua
Despite past political and economic upheavals, Nicaragua is experiencing a resurgence and becoming one of the most popular tourist destinations in Central America. In Nicaragua, visitors can explore the cobblestone streets of cities steeped in former Spanish colonial history, experience the historic regions of Granada and León, take a boat trip across Lake Nicaragua to the volcanic island of Ometepe, and discover the countryside with its cattle ranches and coffee plantations.
Lebanon
Lebanon is a majestic and ancient land. Its people are hospitable, and Lebanese cuisine is rich and diverse. In Lebanon, visitors can enjoy hiking along the most beautiful stretches of coastal trails, exploring the Roman temple ruins of the Baalbek and Crusader sea castles, and climbing to the summit of Qurnat, Lebanon's highest mountain at 3,088 meters.
Dominica and Antigua Islands
Hurricanes Maria and Irma could not erase the romantic and poetic charm of the Dominican and Antigua archipelagos. This Caribbean destination welcomes visitors from around the world with its lush green forests and pristine white beaches. Visitors can enjoy exciting experiences such as the Ramblers hiking holiday, and take local ferry trips to Martinique and St. Lucia to admire the unique landscapes and cultures of these beautiful islands. Dominica is also renowned for its majestic mountains, verdant rainforests, picturesque rivers, and sparkling waterfalls.
Rwanda
In 2019, Rwanda marked 25 years of peace and is now one of the most stable and prosperous countries in Africa. Rwanda is famous for Virunga National Park, home to a diverse range of wildlife, including mountain gorillas. Visitors can also observe wildlife in the rocky highlands and wetlands of Akagera National Park, hike along the shores of Lake Kivu, and explore the renowned Congo-Nile River basin.
Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, travelers can explore the bustling capital city of Addis Ababa, visit nature reserves and diverse tribal communities in the Omo Valley. They can also embark on a journey through the pristine Ethiopian landscape, taking them to remote homes of tribes living in the Omo Valley and around Lake Chamo.
Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the Dorze people, famous for their unique beekeeping houses and colorful textiles, and admire the houses in Hamer village, which are made entirely of mud. A boat trip across the lake will also give visitors an understanding of the rich wildlife and the lifestyle of the indigenous people, which has remained unchanged for centuries.
Türkiye
This country on the Black Sea coast is considered a gateway to Europe and has many interesting tourist destinations. Starting in Kars, near the Armenian border, visitors can explore the ancient ruins of Ani, before returning along the Black Sea, passing the historical sites of Amaysa and Safranbolu.
Visitors can also enjoy Turkish specialties and relax on the beaches along the Black Sea coast. History buffs and food lovers alike can enjoy a trip to Türkiye in a rapidly changing country.
Russia
Following its successful hosting of the 2018 World Cup, Russia has become a popular tourist destination in Europe and around the world. A visitor's first stop might be Moscow, where they can visit Lenin's Mausoleum, wander through the red brick towers of the Kremlin, and explore the city's iconic onion domes, including the magnificent St. Basil's Cathedral on Red Square.
Tourists can also visit St. Petersburg with its network of canals modeled after Venice (Italy), and admire the neoclassical buildings, heavily influenced by the European Renaissance style.
Pakistan
Pakistan is a warm land with hospitable people, making it a wonderful place to travel. Visitors can journey from the plains through the northern mountains, hiking through the Babusar Pass and the Kaghan Valley to reach the Deosai plateau.
Visitors can also experience the surreal landscapes of the towering Skardu Mountains, the majestic Nanga Parbat, or the Fairy Meadows and Rakaposhi in Hunza. And nothing beats visiting the Baltit, Mastuj, and Chitral fortresses and enjoying fresh apricots in the valleys of Kalash.
Summer is also the time when the Uchaw Festival and the Polo Shandur Festival are held, allowing visitors to enjoy unique traditional cultural aspects of Pakistan.
Bosnia
Bosnia is famous for its Old Town of Sarajevo, where visitors can enjoy hearty meals at a family home in an isolated Bosnian village, explore Franciscan churches and the Kraljeva Sutjeska monastery.
Visitors will also get to see the Jajce waterfall in the city center, admire the famous Mostar bridge, and explore the ancient Blagaj monastery, built in the 15th century, located at the headwaters of the Buna River below a 200-meter-high cliff.
