A good travel photo tells you something about the place it's depicting. But a great travel photo reveals some aspect of that place's true character that, though it may have been hidden, seems to have always been there.
Take a trip around the world, from the Great Pyramids of Giza to the Blue City of Morocco, and more, with our favourite travel photos of January 2020.
A trip to Egypt simply isn't complete if you don't visit the famous Pyramids of Giza.
Egypt is one of the most fascinating places in the world. With a profoundly rich history, this is a bucket-list destination for so many.
The pyramids of Giza are the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing - it's located on the west side of the Nile River because this is the side the sun sets on. Back thousands of years ago, Egyptians believed that the living should be on the east side where the sun.
The three pyramid complexes were created in honour of their kings. The oldest of the Pyramids of Giza were built back in 2613-2498 BC and there are so many different layers of meaning surrounding them.
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There are a few different stories about why Chefchaouen's homes and buildings are all painted vibrant shades of blue - one says that it used to be a Jewish area, and they painted it blue to distinguish it as such. Another says that the colour blue keeps bugs away, and a third suggests that the blue helps keep the homes cool.
Marrakesh and Fez are known for having hectic medinas, and tourists can expect to interact with a lot of insistent shopkeepers. That can be overwhelming for many, but luckily, things are not as crazy in the small medina of Chaouen, where you can feel at ease as you wander through the many shops.
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For nearly a century, this vast desert valley and its towering monoliths have been inextricably linked with the larger-than-life T.E. Lawrence, so it was only fitting that David Lean immortalized both when he shot Lawrence of Arabia here in 1962.
Petroglyphs carved into the cliffs' soft red sandstone bear witness to the fact that this area has been inhabited for thousands of years, most recently by the Bedouin, who still live in this protected UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Don't pass up an opportunity to stay at one of the many Bedouin guest camps, whose furnished tent accommodations are modest, clean, and comfortable, to feast on delicious grilled meats and vegetables.
Don't sleep in because a camel ride to watch the sunrise in Wadi Rum is an experience you'll never forget.
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Nepal is a beautiful country and one that's just so incredible. Nepal is famous for its Himalayas but there are so many more amazing places to visit in Nepal beyond just its mountains.
With a whopping seven world heritage sites in the Kathmandu Valley, it is no wonder why Kathmandu ranks as one of the most historical cities in the world.
After a couple of hours exploring these stupas, temples and squares you will know exactly why visitors to Nepal are already planning their next trip before they finish their first one.
Here are the UNESCO sites: the Buddhist stupas of 1) Swayambhu and 2) Bauddhanath, the Durbar Squares of 3) Hanuman Dhoka, 4) Patan and 5) Bhaktapur, and the Hindu temples of 6) Pashupati and 7) Changu Narayan.
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Jaipur is known as the Pink City and on arrival, visitors will immediately understand the reasoning behind the name. Every building within the walled historic centre is painted a terracotta "pink" colour and there are few exceptions to this uniformly colour scheme.
Keen and sharp visitors may question how or even what why Jaipur maintained its distinct pink colour after the visit by Prince Albert 130 years ago - the answer lies with Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh's favourite wife who adored the colour scheme.
The queen with her private ear to the maharaja convinced him to pass a law making it illegal for buildings to be painted any other colour than Jaipur Pink. This law passed in 1877 remains in effect.
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Cappadocia is one of Turkey's most iconic destinations and the most popular places in the world for its dreamy landscape, rock formations and hot air balloons.
Shaped by the hand of nature and extant since ancient times, Cappadocia is one of the world's most outstanding legacies. In front of you? Fairy chimneys formed 60 million years ago. Behind you? 8 storey underground cities. Colourful hot air balloons, and extremely white Cappadocia in winter.
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A visit to Cambodia's World Heritage Temples of Angkor complex is understandably high on the list for many travellers.
Angkor Wat is the ultimate expression of Khmer genius - an awe-inspiring temple that is stunning for both its grand scale and its incredible detail.
Angkor Wat was built in the first half of the 12th century (113-5BC). The estimated construction time of the temple is 30 years by King Suryavarman II, dedicated to Vishnu (Hindu), a replica of Angkor Thom style of art.
The temple is the heart and soul of Cambodia and a source of fierce national pride. Unlike the other Angkor monuments, it was never abandoned to the elements and has been in virtually continuous use since it was built.
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The capital, Corfu Town, is a UNESCO World Heritage site, thanks to its elegant Italianate architecture -- it was ruled by the Venetians for several centuries. Here you'll find romantic pedestrian-only streets to discover two 16th-century fortresses and the arcaded Liston, lined by old-fashioned cafes.
Away from the main town, the island is lushly beautiful, with rugged limestone rocks tumbling into the sea in its north and velvety green hills in its south.
The most popular beach area is Paleokastritsa, on the west coast, about 25-kilometres from Corfu Town - here, you'll find a collection of deep, curving bays sheltering sand and pebble beach's stretching into a clear blue sea.
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Along with Tripoli's, Saida's old city is Lebanon's most characterful and authentic souq area. It's a delight to wander the narrow lanes, ducking into tunnels and discovering venerable buildings along the way.
Between the Sea Castle and the Castle of St. Louis stretches the old town of Saida (Sidon) in Lebanon. There you'll find the picturesque vaulted souk, where workmen still ply their trades.
The Saida souks have been recently refurbished but keep their old charm with the original architecture and tiny stall designs. You'll find clothing, hardware, homemade soap, woodworking, shoes, furniture, falafel, and even lingerie. You can easily whittle away a whole day in the souks searching for a unique souvenir.
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The Dead Sea is a must-visit for any trip to Israel and first-timers in particular. As you know already, it is not a normal sea it is a lake - and a salty one at that. It is highly recommended to arrive knowing the essentials and having properly prepared, so you can make the most out of your experience.
Even if you have a GoPro or a waterproof camera, the super-high salt concentration will leave a film over the lens that will make it temporarily unusable - ensure your obligatory floating-in-the-Dead-Sea-with-a-newspaper photo, get snapping before your camera gets wet.
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This 13-day tour explores cosmopolitan Istanbul and the ancient sites of Troy, Pergamum and Ephesus, features a 3-night cruise in the Gulf of Fethiye on board a traditional Turkish gulet and explores the fantastic scenery of Cappadocia.
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CAMPING OR ACCOMMODATED. This two week adventure takes you through the magnificent Lakes and Wildlife parks of Kenya, across Uganda and the Equator, and up into the jungle trekking to see chimpanzees & visit the mountain gorillas
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