Canberra: Australia's amazing natural scenery isn't limited to what you see above the ground – once you glance beneath the surface of our coastal waters, you'll be treated to vibrantly coloured corals, tropical fish, massive rock formations, and historic shipwrecks. If you're itching to take a look under the water on your trip to Australia, try jumping in to one of these incredible snorkelling spots.

Accra: For the past 200 years, the Mona monkeys inhabiting the tropical forest surrounding the small village of Tafi-Atome have been protected because it was believed they were messengers to the gods.