Noravank (Նորավանք) is a monastery set in a narrow gorge in Armenia. It’s about 122 kilometers from Yerevan and a short drive from Areni.
Siirt is a city in Southeastern Anatolia that’s off the beaten tourist path. There’s little to see in the city itself but it makes for an interesting stop.
The Nemrut Caldera (Nemrut Kalderası) is an incredible natural site in Eastern Anatolia. It’s located west of Lake Van near the towns of Tatvan and Ahlat.
A short drive from Doğubayazıt in Eastern Anatolia is one of the purported landing sites of Noah’s Ark, also known as the Durupınar Site.
Muradiye Falls (Muradiye Şelalesi) is an impressive natural site in Eastern Anatolia about halfway between Van and Doğubayazıt. They’re worth a stop if you’re driving through the area.
Van is an interesting city in Eastern Anatolia famous for its traditional breakfasts. It sits on the eastern shore of Lake Van and has a few good places to visit.
Akdamar Island (Akdamar Adası) is the second largest island in Lake Van, located in Eastern Anatolia. It’s home to a historic 10th century Armenian cathedral.
San Félix is a village belonging to the municipality of Salamina in the Coffee Region of Colombia. It boasts a beautiful landscape featuring the world’s largest wax palm forest.
Santa Rosa de Cabal is famous all over Colombia for two things – chorizo and hot springs. Both make it worth the trip!
The magical Cocora Valley is the home of Colombia’s national tree and symbol, the wax palm. This tall endangered palm dots the landscape of this extension to Los Nevados National Park, which is a popular day trip from nearby Salento.