Djerba earned a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2023 under the title “Djerba: Testimony to a settlement pattern in an island territory”. The citation, under criterion (v), describes scattered settlements that grew up between the 9th and 18th centuries around the need to collect and conserve water. Midoun, a market town on the east side, is a practical base for seeing that...

The short version Nauru has no commercial tour agencies and no ticketed attractions. Nobody runs a hop-on bus, and tour portals carry no Nauru products. Anything you do as a “tour” is a private arrangement with a local driver or guide, made in person and paid in Australian dollars cash. Finding a driver Start at the front desk of Menen Hotel, or ask at Capelle & Partner in Ewa,...

Matara suits couples who want a low-key stay on a working Sri Lankan coast, not a polished resort strip. The pleasures are small and simple: an evening by the sea, a calm swim, a slow morning on a quiet beach and one early boat trip nearby. Prices are in Sri Lankan rupees (LKR), and a little cash goes a long way for tuk-tuks and cafes. Look up current travel advice before you book.

Midoun on the east side of Djerba Island works as a base for a relaxed break for two. The romantic highlights here are spa treatments, quiet lanes, sunset by the water and a good dinner. This page lays them out as a two-night plan, with notes on where to stay. All prices are in Tunisian dinars (TND), and spa and room rates vary by season, so ask each place for a current quote.

At a glance Size: 21 square kilometres, about 12,500 residents, just 42 km south of the equator. Currency: Australian dollars in cash. Cards are not accepted. Entry: visa arranged before you fly, none on arrival. Getting here: Nauru Airlines, the only passenger airline, a few flights a week. Nauru gives you a short list of things to do, and each one is quite unlike what other Pacific islands...

These three plans use the A8 road as the spine. Choose the length that matches your time, and add Binga or Chizarira only if you have a spare night and a vehicle that can cope with rough tracks. Three nights: Victoria Falls only Base yourself in town and mix one river day with one wildlife day. A morning in the rainforest costs about US$58 for international visitors, and the ticket covers one...

Victoria Falls is the headline, but the province also offers a historic bridge, an old baobab and a museum on the shore of Lake Kariba. The way the falls look changes through the year. The falls through the year In the wet season the falls run at full flood, and spray makes the rainforest path wet. In the dry season the river is lower and more of the gorge shows. The rainforest is a UNESCO World...

Midoun is on Djerba Island, so any multi-day trip begins with a choice: leave the island for the south, or stay and explore Djerba itself. There are three workable options. Prices and journey times for the southern loops vary by operator, and a written itinerary with a total cost is the best protection. Option 1: Guided 4x4 loop, 2 to 3 nights A guided 4x4 circuit from Djerba can take in Matmata,...

Families can fill several easy days in Matara, provided they respect the sea and keep clear of the river. The best outings are short and cheap: a moat and a museum, a very big Buddha, a reef-sheltered beach and a temple on a tiny island. Costs are in Sri Lankan rupees (LKR), and a little cash is needed for tuk-tuks and donations. Three safety rules first Keep away from the Nilwala.

Matara is a handy starting point for day trips because the coastal railway and the Southern Expressway both pass through. Only Mirissa is a short hop. The rest take most of a day, and the wildlife parks inland are long days that should not be squeezed into a relaxed itinerary. Costs are in Sri Lankan rupees (LKR), and cash is the safe choice for tuk-tuks and small tickets. Place Direction and...

Safety notice, 31 October 2026. Jordan is caught up in the 2026 regional conflict around Iran, and flights can be disrupted at short notice. At the time of writing, the US State Department puts the entire country at Level 3, “Reconsider Travel”, with Level 4, “Do Not Travel”, for the borders with Syria and Iraq and a few named areas. Its advice has also singled out...

Manaus sights by area The sights of Manaus cluster in three places: the old centre around the theatre, the riverfront with its market and port, and the edges of the city, where the forest museum and the beach promenade are found. Here they are by area. Old centre Teatro Amazonas. Inaugurated on 31 December 1896 and listed by UNESCO in July 2026 as Amazonia Theaters, the first cultural World...

Midoun is on Djerba Island, which makes it a handy start for day trips in two directions: around the island, or across to the mainland. The town is roughly 500 km by road from Tunis, so the capital and the northern ruins are well outside day-trip range. Trips at a glance Trip Distance from Midoun Time needed Houmt Souk and port about 16 km half day Erriadh roughly 15 km half day Guellala roughly...

Safety notice, 31 October 2026. Jordan is caught up in the 2026 regional conflict around Iran, and flights can be disrupted at short notice. At the time of writing, the US State Department puts the entire country at Level 3, “Reconsider Travel”, with Level 4, “Do Not Travel”, for the borders with Syria and Iraq and a few named areas. Its advice has also singled out...

Matara does not run on a circuit of branded attraction tours. Visitors who want company on the sights usually hire a local guide or a driver through their guesthouse, and the one genuinely organised excursion nearby is the whale-watching boat from Mirissa. This page sets out what to ask for, what the guide can add and how to book the boat well. Costs are in Sri Lankan rupees (LKR), so keep some...

A romantic weekend in Manaus Manaus offers couples a short list of romantic options: a night at the opera house, a boat on the river and a lodge in the forest. Everything else is ordinary city life, so a good weekend picks two or three of these and gives each time. A sample plan Day 1: a daytime tour of Teatro Amazonas, then an evening performance there if one is scheduled.

The best activity in Matabeleland North depends on the month. The Zambezi’s water level decides rafting, Devil’s Pool and how the falls look, and the dry season decides how good the wildlife is in Hwange National Park. January to March: high water The falls are at their most powerful and spray hangs over the rainforest path. Rafting uses the high-water route, starting around Rapid 11...

Attraction tours here are short, structured visits with an operator or a venue. The table lists the main ones, and the notes underneath explain what to check before you go. Attraction Where Cost note Painted Dog Conservation Dete, off the A8 at Cross Mabale Free, donations welcome Victoria Falls Crocodile Farm About 5 km from town One 2025 listing says about US$20 adult, US$10 child Bamba Tram...

Matabeleland North can work well for families, as long as you choose activities by age and keep a close eye on water, edges and wildlife. This page is organised by what each age group can do. Toddlers and young children Painted Dog Conservation at Dete is the easiest outing. Entry is free with donations welcome, it lies outside Hwange National Park so no park fee applies, and you should allow up...

Safety notice, 31 October 2026. Jordan is caught up in the 2026 regional conflict around Iran, and flights can be disrupted at short notice. At the time of writing, the US State Department puts the entire country at Level 3, “Reconsider Travel”, with Level 4, “Do Not Travel”, for the borders with Syria and Iraq and a few named areas. Its advice has also singled out...

Four attraction tours cover most of what visitors want from Djerba, and all four can start from Midoun. Midoun lies on the east side of the island, so none needs a ferry. Operators set their own prices, so ask for a written total before you commit. Tour 1: Island heritage loop by taxi or minibus This half-day outing strings together Mosquée Fadhloun, Erriadh, Houmt Souk and Guellala. Fadhloun, a...

At a glance Where: the mouth of the Nilwala River, Southern Province, Sri Lanka. Money: Sri Lankan rupees (LKR). Keep cash for tuk-tuks, temple donations and small shops. Best sea months: roughly November to April. From about May to October the south-west monsoon brings rough water and red flags. Getting around: most sights are within a short tuk-tuk ride of the town centre. Advice: look up...

Multi-day Amazon trips from Manaus Time spent away from Manaus is usually spent at a river lodge or on a riverboat. The lodge options below differ in river, distance and size, so compare them before you pick. Lodge comparison Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge. Rio Negro, about 180 km from Manaus, 22 rooms, packages of 3 to 6 days with transfers included. Juma Amazon Lodge. Autazes, about 100 km from...

Quick facts Where: Midoun, on the east side of Djerba Island, Médenine Governorate, southeast Tunisia. Getting here: Djerba-Zarzis airport (DJE) serves the island. Road links to the mainland are the El Kantara causeway and the Ajim-Jorf ferry. Money: Tunisian dinar (TND), written with three decimals, for example 37.000 DT. Best for: culture, kitesurfing, golf and village-hopping by taxi. Culture...

Safety notice, 31 October 2026. Jordan is caught up in the 2026 regional conflict around Iran, and flights can be disrupted at short notice. At the time of writing, the US State Department puts the entire country at Level 3, “Reconsider Travel”, with Level 4, “Do Not Travel”, for the borders with Syria and Iraq and a few named areas. Its advice has also singled out...

Family days out in Manaus Families in Manaus have a handful of reliable outings, from forest trails to an opera house tour. This page sorts them by what children can do, then covers the health and animal rules that matter most when you travel with them. Where can children walk in the forest? The Museu da Amazônia, MUSA, sits at Avenida Margarita 6305 inside the Adolpho Ducke Forest Reserve and...

Safety notice, 31 October 2026. Jordan is caught up in the 2026 regional conflict around Iran, and flights can be disrupted at short notice. At the time of writing, the US State Department puts the entire country at Level 3, “Reconsider Travel”, with Level 4, “Do Not Travel”, for the borders with Syria and Iraq and a few named areas. Its advice has also singled out...

Waterfall and river day trips from Manaus Day trips out of Manaus fall into two kinds: road trips north to waterfalls, and boat trips that start on the river. Distances are big, and the river level changes what is possible, so pick one outing per day. At a glance Presidente Figueiredo: about 105 km north on the BR-174. Waterfalls and caves. Anavilhanas and Novo Airão: about 180 km each way. River...

Luquillo has no regular guided walking tour, so every walk here is one you plan yourself. The good news is that the best routes are short, free and easy to string together in a single day. Food walk: plaza to kiosks Begin at Plaza Rosendo Matienzo Cintron, the civic centre, where the San Jose parish church stands. Then browse Los Kioskos de Luquillo, about 60 numbered kiosks beside Balneario La...

Most of Luquillo’s sights are outdoors, free and a short drive apart. This page starts in town and ends on the quiet coast. In town Luquillo plaza. Plaza Rosendo Matienzo Cintron is the civic centre, with the San Jose parish church beside it. The plaza hosts the Festival del Coco in October, and the Fiestas Patronales de San Jose are listed for March. Balneario La Monserrate....

Luquillo offers casual, outdoorsy romance: a kayak under a dark sky, a horse on the sand, a table by the sea at sunset and a day on a catamaran. It has no spa district or formal dining row, so build a trip around a few good moments and leave the rest of the time loose. Three ways to spend an evening A kayak on the glowing lagoon. Laguna Grande, at Las Croabas in Fajardo, is about 20 minutes from...

Safety notice, 31 October 2026. Jordan is caught up in the 2026 regional conflict around Iran, and flights can be disrupted at short notice. At the time of writing, the US State Department puts the entire country at Level 3, “Reconsider Travel”, with Level 4, “Do Not Travel”, for the borders with Syria and Iraq and a few named areas. Its advice has also singled out...

Guided visits and museums in Manaus Several of Manaus’s best-known attractions are visited with a guide or on a set route. This page gives the practical side of each: where it is, what it costs, when it opens and what to bring. Teatro Amazonas Where: Praça São Sebastião, in the old centre. Format: guided tours only, around 40 minutes by one travel site’s estimate. Cost: R$20 for adults...

Safety notice, 31 October 2026. Jordan is caught up in the 2026 regional conflict around Iran, and flights can be disrupted at short notice. At the time of writing, the US State Department puts the entire country at Level 3, “Reconsider Travel”, with Level 4, “Do Not Travel”, for the borders with Syria and Iraq and a few named areas. Its advice has also singled out...

Top activities in Manaus, Brazil Manaus is a city of about 2.2 million people at the confluence of two great rivers, and it can be reached only by air or by water in practice. These are the activities visitors build a stay around, in the order most people tackle them. Quick picks River confluence: the Meeting of the Waters, by boat. Forest: the MUSA canopy tower in the Adolpho Ducke Forest...

A long weekend is enough time to see Luquillo’s beach, its kiosks, the rainforest corridor and one boat outing. Here is how the pieces fit together. Morning, afternoon, evening Day one, beach and kiosks. Spend the day at Balneario La Monserrate, where the reef keeps the water calm and parking is $4 per car by card or ATH Movil. From about September to December the beach is open Wednesday to...

Luquillo suits families who want a gentle beach day with a short rainforest outing. What works depends on how old your children are, so this page is organised by age and by what each place asks of you. Toddlers and young children Balneario La Monserrate is the place for small swimmers. A reef off the shore keeps its water calm, and the beach has free outdoor rinse showers. The bath house adds...

Four destinations make easy day trips from Luquillo, and the distances below are approximate drive times. A fifth, Old San Juan, is a longer haul. Planning around the clock El Yunque is about 15 minutes from Luquillo and Laguna Grande is about 20. The Ceiba ferry port is about 25 to 30 minutes away, and San Juan is 45 to 60 minutes west depending on traffic. El Yunque recreation corridor No...

Luquillo’s paid attractions are few and clear: surf lessons, horse and ATV rides, a glowing lagoon after dark, a boat day to a small cay and guided drives through the rainforest. Costs are in US dollars. Several figures below come from tour resellers, so treat them as starting points. Surf lessons at Playa La Pared Playa La Pared is where Luquillo goes to surf and bodyboard. Two schools...

Advisory as of 31 October 2026. The US rates Mauritius Level 2 for crime. UK guidance warns of petty crime and bag theft, including at Flic-en-Flac, and says to stay away from protests after unrest that began on 9 October. Evening curfews lifted on 19 October. Read current official advice before booking. A couple’s day in Black River, from dawn to dinner The southwest coast of Mauritius...

Geghard is an easy excursion from the capital, and most visitors fold it into a day that also takes in Garni. This page sets out the distances, the ways to get there and the extra stops that work on the same day. Distances and times From To Distance Time Yerevan Geghard About 37 to 40 km About 40 to 50 minutes by taxi Garni Geghard About 10 km 15 to 20 minutes by car Garni Temple Symphony of the...

Geghard does not support a multi-day trip on its own. It is one monastery complex at the head of a gorge, with a car park and stalls at the gate, and visitors usually see it in a few hours. Longer plans are built around a base nearby and use Geghard as one outing. Three ways to base yourself 1. Garni. The village is about 10 km down the valley. The village offers the temple and the gorge with its...

The area around Geghard offers four distinct walks, from a stroll among carved stones to a half-day hike in a state reserve. Each can be done on its own, and a few need planning around bus times and heat. As of October 2026 the FCDO warns against travel in the 5 km strip along Armenia’s eastern border with Azerbaijan and on the M16/H26 road linking Ijevan and Noyemberyan. Geghard sits in...

The old core of Klaipėda sits on both sides of the Danė, and a sightseeing day here is mostly museums, squares and riverside. German Memel left its mark in the street grid and the warehouses. Here are the main stops with their 2026 prices in euros. 1. Castle Museum and bastions Memelburg Castle was founded here by the Teutonic Order in 1252. Today the earthwork bastions remain, and the Castle...

Advisory for visitors, October 2026: US officials rate Tanzania Level 3, Reconsider Travel, as shown on travel.state.gov . The UK restricts its warning to the Mozambique border area and has no advice against Zanzibar, but it reminds travellers that previous Zanzibar elections turned violent and that photographing or sharing protest images is a crime. Move away from any gathering. The UK page is...

The usual sightseeing route in this valley starts with a roadside arch, passes a Hellenistic temple and a gorge of basalt, and ends at a monastery cut into a cliff. Here are the stops in the order most people visit them. 1. Charents Arch Built in 1957 on the Yerevan to Garni road, the arch frames Mount Ararat on clear days. Ararat stands in Turkey. It is a quick roadside stop.

Walking in La Fortuna means a short stroll through a small, flat town and longer walks on the nature trails nearby. This page explains what to do on foot, with a guide or without one. Walking the town The centre is a compact grid around the central park. The park has a manicured garden and a fountain, and Arenal volcano frames the view when the sky is clear. The church faces the park.

Klaipėda is not a city of grand gestures. Its appeal for couples is slower: sunsets over a working harbour, an evening among pine trees and old brick lanes with few people in them. Prices are in euros. Golden hour at the harbour mouth Walk out along the Northern Pier at Melnragė, a long breakwater at the edge of the Baltic. Ferries and cargo ships pass through the harbour entrance in front of the...

As of October 2026 the FCDO advises against travel in the 5 km strip along Armenia’s eastern border and on the M16/H26 road from Ijevan to Noyemberyan. Garni and the gorge walks below are in Kotayk, outside both. Check gov.uk and travel.state.gov for updates. Route Cards Each card gives the walk, the time, and the main tip. Card 1: Temple Promontory Walk: a circuit of the Temple of Garni,...

Walkers in Kuusalu parish can choose from a short seaside stroll to a seven-kilometre forest and coast trail. Everything here is self-guided, apart from bog-shoe hikes, and the routes are spread along the Harju County coast, 40 to 55 km east of Tallinn. This page lists the walks from shortest to longest. 0.5 km: Tsitre tree trail On Kolga Bay, the park of a former seaside summer estate holds a...