Yasawa Island
A long chain of volcanic islands form a broken ribbon of unspoiled white sand beaches through the azure waters of the Yasawa Islands.
Punakha
Punakha sits in one of Bhutan’s most fertile valleys, cradled where the Mo Chhu and Pho Chhu rivers meet. For centuries it served as the kingdom’s capital and remains a place rich with stories woven through its fields, temples, and riverbanks. The city’s low elevation brings warmer weather than much of Bhutan’s highland regions, and rice paddies fill the landscape with vivid green during planting and golden hues at harvest.
Frankfort
Frankfort is a small lakeside city in northwestern Michigan’s Benzie County, positioned along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan. Its setting includes a protected harbor, sandy beaches, wooded hills, and views across the lake, with Betsie Lake and the Betsie River adding freshwater landscapes nearby.
Vesteralen
Vesteralen is a coastal archipelago in northern Norway, located just north of the Lofoten Islands, known for its wide-open landscapes, dramatic skies, and strong ties to the sea. Historically shaped by fishing and seafaring, the region’s communities developed around sheltered harbors and seasonal fisheries, particularly for cod.
Frutillar
Frutillar is a small city on the western shore of Lake Llanquihue in southern Chile, with views across the water toward the snow-covered Osorno, Puntiagudo, Tronador, and Calbuco volcanoes. Its waterfront is defined by a long promenade, gardens, and dark volcanic-stone beaches, while wooden houses and carefully maintained public spaces give the town a distinctive appearance.
