Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul is located in northwestern Turkey between the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara, and is split by the Bosphorous (a strait that connects the two seas), which situates it partly in Asia and partly in Europe. It’s the only city in the world situated on two continents
This guest post was written by Sophie Collard | Photo provided by oemebamo on Flickr
Surf through some last minute hotel deals and pack your bags with waterproofs and hiking boots, this is going to be wild. New Zealand is a really diverse country. It’s home to the clearest rivers, the most awesome mountains, and to national parks spewing sulphur and covered in giant ferns like the ones in Jurassic Park. Aside from the greenery and volcanic activity the diversity includes, it makes it a perfect adventure travel destination.
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town is located on the north end of the Cape Peninsula on the South African coast. This coastal city sits about 200 km northwest on the southernmost point of the African continent where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet.
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Many cities have tried to reinvent themselves as tourist destinations but few have been as successful as Macau. The former Portuguese colony’s economy is now largely fueled by tourism, with much of the growth in recent years coming from mega casinos and poker. While it is poised to pass Las Vegas as the world’s top gambling destination based on annual revenue, Macau has much more to offer tourists than just baccarat tables and slot machines.
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Hawaii, USA
Location
Hawaii is an archipelago of over 137 islands located about 3200 km southwest of the mainland United States. The main islands are located just south of the Tropic of Cancer nearly halfway between the Americas and Asia, at about the same latitude as central Mexico and Vietnam.
Above: A filipino jeepney, not unlike the one that we rode in. Photo courtesy of Richard Messenger on Flickr.
Emilie and I arrived Cebu city one humid February afternoon with the intention of leaving the next day to find a village where there we could get away from other travelers. Over breakfast I thumbed through our Lonely Planet’s section on the Visayas. The book made it clear that the island of Cebu was too touristy for our mission. The closest island, Bohol to the south, would be less touristy, but would also be a difficult place to get away from other travelers. As I scanned the map looking for an alternative I noticed a speck in the straight between the Cebu and Bohol. It was labeled Cabilao Island.
