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Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve offers a public guided tour combining the ferry, island transport and natural and cultural interpretation. The route introduces visitors to Sapelo’s marshes, dunes and other landscapes.
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Sapitwa is a peak on Mount Mulanje and a possible climbing objective. Route choice and duration depend on the group’s preparation, the terrain and changing mountain conditions.
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Sarazm is an archaeological site in the Zeravshan valley, with remains of a proto-urban settlement dating from the fourth to the late third millennium BCE. Its structures offer clues to the life and activities of an early community.
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Sarmizegetusa Regia was the principal political, military and religious centre of the Dacian kingdom before the Roman conquest. Its walls, terraces and sanctuaries are best understood in relation to the slope and surrounding forest.
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Savaiʻi combines the volcanic landscape of Matavanu with villages, coastline and community-managed access. Saleaula, Afu Aʻau and Alofaaga require planning around ferries, rural roads, changing schedules and local protocols.
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Savonlinna is a convenient base for exploring the Pihlajavesi archipelago on a guided outing, with less logistics than an independent water journey. Saimaa ringed seals may be seen, but sightings are never guaranteed.
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Schéissendëmpel is a small bridge beside a waterfall in the Müllerthal region. It lies on Route 2 and appears at the end of Route 3 of the Mullerthal Trail; closures or diversions can change the planned walk.
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Schleswig-Holstein offers several ways to experience the Wadden Sea landscape, including walks along dikes, salt marshes and beaches, as well as guided routes across the intertidal flats. Permitted areas are set by local park authorities.
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Schlüttsiel, in Schleswig-Holstein, is mentioned in the guide as a departure point for Hallig Hooge, an inhabited island in the Wadden Sea.
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The Scotland District is notable for ancient sedimentary rocks exposed beneath the coral limestone covering much of Barbados, and for terrain shaped by tectonic processes and erosion.
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The Šeirė trail covers 4.1 kilometres beside the forest, Gaudupis bog, Piktežeris lake and the shore of Platelių. Its marked route has compacted ground and includes a 1.4-kilometre adapted section for people with reduced mobility.
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The Semmering Railway is a historic 41-kilometre line between Gloggnitz and Mürzzuschlag, climbing to the Semmering Pass through tunnels, viaducts and masonry bridges. The journey can be combined with a walk on the trail towards Breitenstein.
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In the Senegal River delta, Djoudj’s wetland brings together lakes, channels and floodplains where bird distributions shift with water levels and the season.
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Senglea occupies a peninsula next to Birgu and offers a residential perspective on the walls facing the water. Its streets lead towards Gardjola Gardens and reveal the close relationship between the town and the harbour.
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Seoul is mentioned as a possible alternative base in South Korea if visits to areas near the demilitarized zone are cancelled. Conditions for those excursions can change and should be checked shortly before the date.
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Serra da Capivara National Park combines rock art, archaeological sites and caatinga landscapes. A first visit can be planned over three days, with two guided park days and visits to museums in São Raimundo Nonato and Coronel José Dias.
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Sesriem serves as the gateway to the dune and vlei landscape of Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. It offers camping and basic supplies, and its location helps organise an early departure, although the journey to Sossusvlei takes up a substantial part of the day.
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Shahi Hammam is a Mughal-era public bath in Lahore’s walled city. Its rooms, conduits and wall decoration offer a glimpse of urban infrastructure associated with travellers and trade.
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