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Destinations of the Day

Today’s picks: Rishikesh and Annecy
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, a small town in the northern state of , is famously known as the "yoga capital". Scenically located where the Ganges comes down from the Himalayas, catapulted to Western fame when the Beatles dropped by for a visit to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's ashram.
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, in the north of the , is called "the of " — a well-deserved title. The medieval town centre built around a 14th-century chateau is dissected by small canals and streams running out of Lac , which is clean, fresh and a wonderful azure colour.

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From vast landscapes to vibrant cultures—start exploring here.
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is home to the majority of humanity, lively cities, sublime landscapes and almost endless options. varies from the mega-cities and technology capitals of to the magnificent monuments in , and from the beach bungalows and jungle treks of to the desert ruins and modern mega-malls of the .
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's well preserved cultural heritage, open borders and efficient infrastructure make visiting a breeze, and you'll rarely have to travel more than a few hours before you can immerse yourself in a new culture.
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While predominated by the dynamic and , much of , including as well as most of and the , has much more in common with .
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abounds with bustling metropolises, diverse people, and amazingly varied and beautiful landscapes. is home to over 50 countries, more than any other continent in the world, and is the second largest continent in terms of both land area and population.
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Ruins of ancient civilisations share with world-class metropolises, outstanding architecture, many of the world's biggest festivities, and genuine indigenous culture.
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is a vast, arbitrarily defined expanse of the world where the Pacific Ocean – rather than land borders – connects the nations. It is home to glistening white beaches, coconut palms swaying in the breeze, beautiful coral reefs, and rugged volcanic islands rising out of the blue ocean.
“The only true voyage… would be not to travel to new landscapes, but to have other eyes, to see the universe through the eyes of another, of a hundred others.”

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