When you travel to a Greek island, the first thing you sometimes want to know is the location of the ‘hottest’ beach. However, those that really touch your soul are often hidden somehow. The author hasn’t yet visited all of Corfu’s sandy strands, but she always keeps the following in her memory.

THIS ARTICLE IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE. No travel itinerary in Peru is complete without a long glimpse of the world-famous ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu. Overlooking Peru’s majestic Urubamba Valley from approximately 7,000 feet in elevation, these iconic ruins high in the Andes are a shining example of the history and skill of the Inca Empire that once dominated much of South America.

A link to this interesting set of photos on Flickr titled ‘Locals and Tourists’ has cropped up in a few places now so you may well have already taken a look; if you haven’t it’s worth a glance. The images are maps of cities around the world that show the location of all photos currently available in public Flickr and Picasa search APIs.

The cool climate and relatively small size of Darjeeling, India, make it a perfect getaway from the sultry temperatures and urban sprawl of India’s other major urban centres. Mountaineers and outdoor enthusiasts will love the numerous trails to and through the Himalayas, as well as the different adventure activities. But, of course, there is so much more to Darjeeling than its list-topping tourist attractions, like new opportunities to interact directly with the local community.

This photo is taken on a floating cycle path on the Brisbane River in this capital city of the Australian state of Queensland. It is near the Story Bridge (on the way to Newfarm), which sometimes wriggles and contorts with the small waves moving under the pathway.