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.

THIS ARTICLE IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND CHICHEWA. Malawi is one of Africa’s little known treasures. Surrounded by the much larger countries of Mozambique, Tanzania and Zambia, Malawi is a narrow nation that runs north to south along the Great Rift Valley. It’s been called ‘the warm heart of Africa.’

THIS ARTICLE IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND ARABIC. Aswan and Luxor have been attracting visitors for centuries. These two southern Egyptian cities and their environs boast some of the world’s most fascinating and best-preserved ancient monuments, like the Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, St. Simon Monastery, Abu Simbel, Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Hatshepsut’s Temple, the Colossi of Memnon and the temples of Karnak and Luxor.

It was only a matter of time before the National Capital Region joined the whl.travel ranks. Unfortunately, while Manila acts as a hub for most international carriers flying to the Philippines and is the leading gateway to the thousands of other islands in the archipelago, most visitors make the mistake of overlooking the city as a rewarding destination in its own right.

Lounging peacefully on the banks of the Nam Tha River in northern Laos is the city of Luang Namtha, the leading city in the province of the same name. Although widely considered a stopover town for backpackers travelling between China and Laos, Luang Namtha is a great destination on its own for anyone interested in a more rugged and mountainous version of Laos.

THIS ARTICLE IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE. Created by thousands of years of the Colca River slicing through the highlands of Peru, the seemingly bottomless Colca Canyon is the second deepest canyon in the Americas. It is now an adventure traveller’s haven of roaring rapids and ambitious treks, as well as home to the distinctive cultures and lifestyles of traditional communities.

THIS ARTICLE IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, PORTIGUESE, FRENCH AND GERMAN. The Caribbean port of Cartagena, Colombia, is an attractive winter escape that lives up to its romantic reputation as a city of rich history interwoven with a vivacious culture full of music, tasty cuisine and good-humoured people.

The capital of the great and colourful republic of India is the ancient metropolis of Delhi. Apart from being India’s largest conurbation, it’s also one of the world’s oldest settlements. Archaeological finds in the area provide evidence of human habitation by the Mauryans in circa 300 BC.

THIS ARTICLE IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND ARABIC. Cairo is a city of contrasts, simultaneously modern and deeply connected to its golden past. Full of life, this capital of Egypt is a bustling sleepless metropolis that boasts monuments and architecture spanning thousands of years. Cairo is the largest city on the African continent, as well as in the Middle East.

THIS ARTICLE IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND INDONESIAN. As the gateway to eastern Java, Surabaya has been a active metropolis and business hub for centuries. Monuments to its historical significance can be found standing among the modern structures, gigantic shopping malls and many hotels that make up the contemporary skyline. Thankfully, though, Surabaya has retained the title of cleanest city in Indonesia.