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  • African penguins at Boulders Beach near Simon’s Town.

    13 Best Wildlife Experiences in South Africa

    Find South Africa wildlife experiences from Kruger bird hides and Kalahari waterholes to penguins, turtles and guided tracking.

  • Stone terraces and mountain peaks surrounding Machu Picchu in Peru.

    12 Best Archaeological Sites in Peru to Explore

    Explore Peru's most remarkable archaeological sites, from Machu Picchu and Caral to cloud-forest fortresses, desert cities and cliff tombs.

  • Karst cliffs and walking paths in the protected Škocjan Caves landscape.

    8 Best Caves and Underground Adventures in Slovenia

    Explore Slovenia's best caves and underground adventures, including vast river canyons, lake passages, lava-like Karst and flooded mines.

  • Laguna Amarilla beneath the jagged peaks of El Altar in Ecuador.

    10 Best Hikes in Ecuador, from Volcanoes to Cloud Forest

    Compare Ecuador's best hikes across crater rims, high volcanoes, páramo, cloud forest and the Galápagos Islands.

  • Mountain terrain along Iceland's Fimmvörðuháls route toward Thorsmork.

    10 Best Hikes in Iceland, from Highland Treks to Coastal Trails

    Compare Iceland's best hikes across colorful highlands, volcanic passes, remote fjords, glacier viewpoints and dramatic coasts.

  • A trail crossing high alpine terrain in Peru's Cordillera Huayhuash.

    10 Best Hikes in Peru, from Inca Trails to High Andes

    Compare Peru's best hikes across the Cordillera Blanca, Huayhuash, Cusco, Colca Canyon and remote archaeological landscapes.