Wadi Rum, often called the “Valley of the Moon,” is a desert landscape in southern Jordan renowned for its dramatic sandstone mountains, sweeping red sand dunes, and ancient history carved into the rock. Its vast, otherworldly scenery has made it both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a backdrop for films set on distant planets.

Gotland, Sweden’s largest island, sits in the Baltic Sea and feels like a world of its own. Its main town, Visby, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Northern Europe. Surrounded by a 3.5-kilometer stone wall with original towers still intact, Visby once served as a key Hanseatic trading hub. Visitors can walk along cobbled streets lined with rose-covered cottages, explore Gothic church ruins, and climb up the city wall for views over the harbor.

Malawi, often called the “Warm Heart of Africa,” is a landlocked country in southeastern Africa known for its welcoming people and breathtaking natural scenery. Despite its small size, the country offers remarkable diversity, from high mountain plateaus and fertile valleys to sweeping savannas and vast lakeshores.

Selcuk, a small town in western Turkey’s İzmir Province, is one of the country’s richest destinations for history lovers. It sits at the foot of the ancient city of Ephesus, once one of the great cities of the classical world and home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

The French Riviera, or Côte d'Azur, is one of the most iconic and glamorous coastal destinations in the world, attracting visitors from all over the world. Stretching along the southeastern Mediterranean coast of France, it is renowned for its stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and picturesque towns such as Nice, Cannes, and Saint-Tropez.