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Stunning landscape, exotic rainforests, pristine beaches, exciting cities and ancient history make the Amazon a magnet for those who love to travel. With the Amazon region encompassing a great portion of South America, it might create a dilemma for tourists to decide where to go and what to see and do.

Mexican history is steeped with mystery stemming from several ancient civilizations that seemingly vanished into thin air. These civilizations built magnificent cities using advanced mathematical and architectural techniques that should not have existed during their time, and these cities prospered for many years. Eventually the cities declined, fell and were reclaimed by the jungle or built over by modern people. Today Mexico has over 60 documented lost cities that are excavated and available for exploration by visitors.

Halong Bay in Viet Nam is a new Seven Wonders of Nature and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994. The over 3000 limestone ravines, sinks and underground streams as well as islands that are of innumerable shapes and sizes and are spread over the 120 km coast of Bai Chay Beach. These limestone islands, large and small and the caves and grottos along the shore have developed over 500 million years. Humans have been living in the area for over 18,000 years.

Halong Bay in Viet Nam is a new Seven Wonders of Nature and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994. The over 3000 limestone ravines, sinks and underground streams as well as islands that are of innumerable shapes and sizes and are spread over the 120 km coast of Bai Chay Beach. These limestone islands, large and small and the caves and grottos along the shore have developed over 500 million years. Humans have been living in the area for over 18,000 years.

Many people have added "Climb Mt. Everest" to their bucket list--the things they want to do or accomplish before they die--not thinking of the costs, difficulties and fitness it requires to be one of those who have managed to climb to the remote camp at the foot of the Khumbu Ice flow.

There are few places on earth that offer such a range of experiences and adventure as Southern Africa. Running through it is the Zambezi River, the epitome of everything that is African. It is 3,540 kilometers long- or slightly more than 2,000 miles. It flows through a variety of landscapes, from lush forest to roaring gorges and boasts exotic animal life.