Park Corner
Park Corner is a rural community in Prince Edward Island's Queens County, situated near the shores of New London Bay. The area is closely associated with Lucy Maud Montgomery, the Island author whose Anne of Green Gables stories drew on the landscapes and communities of Prince Edward Island. Park Corner is surrounded by farmland, woodland, and coastal scenery, with the nearby Lake of Shining Waters forming part of the setting connected to Montgomery's writing.
Svalbard
This mountainous archipelago offers magnificent views of stark white glaciers and snowfields, which cover a vast stretch of the region. Arctic flora and fauna fascinate; catch a glimpse of polar bears, reindeer, arctic foxes, and walruses amongst the mossy tundra and icy coasts. In the summer, visitors will witness the rare splendor of Svalbard’s midnight sun.
Alifu Dhaalu Atoll
Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, also known as South Ari Atoll, lies southwest of Malé in the central Maldives and includes a mixture of inhabited islands, uninhabited islets, sandbanks, and resort islands. The atoll is surrounded by coral reefs and clear lagoon waters, while many of its inhabited islands retain compact communities shaped by fishing and maritime traditions. Mahibadhoo serves as the administrative capital, with Dhangethi, Dhigurah, Omadhoo, and Mandhoo among the better-known local islands.
Canyon de Chelly National Monument
Canyon de Chelly National Monument lies in northeastern Arizona on Navajo Nation land, surrounding a network of deep sandstone canyons near Chinle. The monument is distinctive because it is both a protected landscape and a living community, with Diné families continuing to farm, raise livestock, and maintain homes within the canyon.
Zaandam
Zaandam is a city in North Holland, situated along the Zaan River just north of Amsterdam. Its identity is closely connected to the waterways, windmills, timber construction, and industrial activity that shaped the wider Zaan region. The city center combines historic streets and canals with contemporary architecture, including the distinctive Inntel Hotel, whose façade is formed from stacked versions of traditional Zaan houses.
