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Scuba Diving
Turks and CaicosGrace Bay
Good most of the year
Diving here is year-round.
Why here →Paragliding
FranceAnnecy
Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep
Lake thermals trigger consistently from late morning; flights are smooth and reliable May through September.
Why here →Witness / Attend
RwandaKigali
Good most of the year
The memorial is open year-round and is best given a calm, unhurried half-day; an audio guide is available and photography is limited inside the exhibitions.
Why here →Trekking / Hiking
MalawiMount Mulanje
May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct
The dry season from May to October is the trekking window, with cool, clear days and cold nights on the plateau, where temperatures can drop near freezing.
Why here →Photography Expeditions
NamibiaSossusvlei
Good most of the year
Shoot April to October, the cooler and clearer months, when dawn light is soft and the heat is manageable.
Why here →Mountaineering / Summits
MalaysiaMount Kinabalu
Good most of the year
The climb runs year-round, with the drier, clearer months of about February to April generally the most reliable; rain, cold and cloud are possible any time and the summit is bitterly cold before dawn, so bring layers, gloves, a hat, a head-torch and a waterproof.
Why here →Worth planning around
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