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United States
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The United States of America spans a continent and numerous islands: its diverse geography comprises vast uninhabited areas of natural beauty punctuated by cities ringed by sprawling suburbs.
Destinations of the Day
Today’s picks: Napa Valley and Lord Howe Island
Napa Valley
Photo: Jjtkk, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Napa Valley, in the Bay Area in California, is the most internationally renowned winemaking region of the United States of America and one of the major wine regions of the world. It is also known for its gourmet restaurants, cafes, and spa-treatment centers.
Lord Howe Island
Photo: 99of9, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Lord Howe Island is a UNESCO world heritage declared island around 600 km off the coast of New South Wales. A place of unique beauty with volcanic mountains and rainforest lying between surf and lagoon beaches.
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Asia
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
Asia is home to the majority of humanity, lively cities, sublime landscapes and almost endless options. Asia varies from the mega-cities and technology capitals of East Asia to the magnificent monuments in South Asia, and from the beach bungalows and jungle treks of Southeast Asia to the desert ruins and modern mega-malls of the Middle East.
Europe
Photo: Raphael, Public domain.
Europe'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.
North America
Photo: Jeff Turner, CC BY 2.0.
While predominated by the dynamic United States and Canada, much of North America, including Central America as well as most of Mexico and the Caribbean, has much more in common with South America.
Africa
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Africa abounds with bustling metropolises, diverse people, and amazingly varied and beautiful landscapes. Africa 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.
South America
Photo: S23678, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Ruins of ancient civilisations share South America with world-class metropolises, outstanding architecture, many of the world's biggest festivities, and genuine indigenous culture.
Oceania
Photo: Theo Crazzolara, CC BY 2.0.
Oceania 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.
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