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Central America is a magical cocktail of cobblestone colonial towns, solemn Maya ruins, spectacular diving, white beaches and diverse cultures all mixed together to the beat of Salsa.
Its most famous resident may be Santa Claus, but a Finland holiday is definitely not just for Christmas. Europe’s seventh-largest country is sparsely populated with people but have an abundance of snow. A postsauna dip in an ice hole under the majestic aurora borealis, after whooshing across the snow behind a team of huskies, isn't a typical winter's day just anywhere.
With towering peaks, secluded temples and bustling markets, the Himalayas are a special place and its villagers special people. It is not only a trekking nirvana, but a cultural beauty too. You’ll stumble across little villages where you can hang out drinking tea with the locals, welcomed with stories of myth, migration and deep religious belief. An enchanting blend of Hindu and Buddhist mysticism. Whether you hike, bike, or raft your way around this region, you will come back a changed person.
Madagascar is unique in every sense of the word. 5% of all known animal and plant species can be found here, and here alone. Lemurs, baobabs, rainforest, beaches, desert, trekking and diving: Madagascar is a dream destination for nature and outdoor lovers - and half the fun is getting to all these incredible attractions.
The Middle East is the cradle of civilisations with red and ochre dunescapes, ancient temples and mosques and the ever present aromas of the bazaars and souks and the echoing call to prayer.
Sublime landscapes, wildlife, ancient history, entrancing cultures - Peru has more than its fair share. Its famed snow-capped Andean peaks shelter the temples and fortresses of the Inca and the enveloping rainforests that surround the mighty Amazon seem designed to be explored. The markets, music and fiestas of contemporary Peru just add to the colour.
Tanzania is the land of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro, the most popular wildlife-viewing destinations as well as the beaches and spices of Zanzibar. But always on the horizon looms the conical silhouette of Kilimanjaro, beckoning the strong of lung and leg to conquer it if you can.
We all feel that we know the USA already because of icons that have pervaded the psyche during our lifetimes, but the USA is cliché the one moment, cataclysmically beautiful the next. A bountiful land of eye-popping landscapes, sprawling cities, and adventure at every turn.
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