Buck Island is a small uninhabited island off the northeastern coast of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Most of the island and surrounding waters form Buck Island Reef National Monument, a protected area known for coral reefs, sandy beaches, dry forest, and marine habitats. The island lies a short boat journey from Christiansted and is surrounded by clear Caribbean waters.

West Yellowstone, Montana sits right at the edge of one of the most visited protected landscapes in the United States, serving as a gateway to vast forests, geothermal fields, and wide open valleys. The town is built around travel into nearby wilderness, with simple log-style buildings, outdoor gear shops, and easy access points that lead directly toward major park entrances.

Chitwan National Park is one of Nepal’s most important protected natural areas. Located in the subtropical lowlands of southern Nepal, the park is known for dense sal forests, grasslands, rivers, and a large concentration of wildlife.

Auroville is an experimental township in Tamil Nadu, located near Puducherry on India’s southeastern coast. Conceived as a community dedicated to human unity, it brings together residents from many countries within a planned landscape of forests, gardens, farms, workshops, and residential areas. The township was designed by architect Roger Anger around a central area known as the Peace Area. Rather than functioning like a conventional town, Auroville focuses on community living, education, envir

The capital of eastern Morocco, Oujda stands on the border with Algeria. Its privileged geographic position makes it a center for Maghreb tourism and a meeting point of routes between Morocco and other North African countries. Many streams run from the northern slopes to irrigate the well-kept gardens and orchards. Crossing these imposing mountains affords a magnificent panoramic view of Oujda.