The Republic of Seychelles comprises 115 islands occupying a land area of 455 km² and an Exclusive Economic Zone of 1.4 million km² in the western Indian Ocean. It represents an archipelago of legendary beauty that extends from between 4 and 10 degrees south of the equator and which lies between 480km and 1,600km from the east coast of Africa. Of these 115 islands, 41 constitute the oldest mid-oceanic granite islands on earth while a further 74 form the low-lying coral atolls and reef islands of the Outer Islands.
Historically, Costa Rica has generally enjoyed greater peace and more consistent political stability compared with many of its fellow Latin American nations.Costa Rica is a democratic republic with a strong constitution. The country has had at least 59 years of uninterrupted democracy, making it one of the most stable countries in the region.
Animals around the world are mating as you read this. While you dally in cyberspace, life is busy flowering all around you, showing off its fecundity in all manner of physical spectacle. As you travel around this earth, it's important to take the time to observe nature as it really functions. This is nowhere more apparent than in the strange matting rituals of the animals listed below. Which one would you most like to witness yourself in the wild?
Europe is a great continent, and if you want to really get into the local culture, you can't do any better than a good hiking tour. By putting your boots on the ground and propelling yourself around, you can get a feel for the real Europe, the one that Europeans have known and loved all their lives. Which of these great hiking destinations from across Europe would you most like to walk for yourself?
The best part of visiting South America is how many amazing sites and activities wait there for you to experience them. If you are visiting the continent, it makes sense to figure out how to experience as many of these as possible. The people of South America will welcome you with open arms if you arrive well versed in how to enjoy their countries. Which of these experiences do you want the most?
Costa Rica is located in Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean, between Nicaragua and Panama. It is mostly jungle and beach, and is a real traveler's paradise. the people are warm and friendly, and the food is delicious. Which of these awesome sites in Costa Rica would you most like to see on your next visit there?
Traveling for the express purpose of tasting many different varieties of delicious wines has long been the pastime of the idle rich, but it was the movie Sideways, about some middle class chumps touring the Napa Valley in California that really opened up wine touring for the common man. Which of these great oenophile destinations do you like the best for finding your ultimate taste combination?
Architecture is one of America's innate talents. Across the union, one can find many stunning examples of modern multi-story construction for commercial, public, residential and industrial purpose. Many of these amazing buildings are open for public examination. Which one are you most likely to make the effort to visit on your next voyage to the USA?
In 788, about a century after the Arab conquest of North Africa, successive Moorish dynasties began to rule in Morocco. In the 16th century, the Sa'adi monarchy, particularly under Ahmad Al-Mansur (1578-1603), repelled foreign invaders and inaugurated a golden age. Many architectural remnants of this golden age are still there for the savvy tourist to visit. Which site in Morocco would you most like to see for yourself?
