Egypt’s Red Sea coastline is famous for sun-drenched beaches and turquoise waters, but reducing this region to just a seaside escape misses the point entirely.

The country protects more than sixty national parks, and each one tells a different story about the land, the wildlife, and the people who fought to keep these places wild. If you have been putting off a visit because the options feel overwhelming, this short guide should help you narrow things down.

Calling all Lord of the Rings fans! Welcome to the Shuswap Shire and its lovely Hobbit house, the Honey Hollow. Hidden deep in the lush Shuswap forest of British Columbia lies a storybook haven that perfectly embodies J.R.R. Tolkien’s famous tales.