Joplin
Joplin, Missouri, sits in the southwestern corner of the state within the Ozarks region, where rolling woodland, limestone formations, and waterways surround a city shaped by mining, transportation, and Route 66. Its downtown combines historic buildings, murals, independent businesses, restaurants, and cultural venues, while the Murphysburg Historic District preserves some of the community’s older residential architecture.
Palmer Station
The waters and shores around Palmer Island support characteristic Antarctic wildlife. Penguins, seals, and seabirds inhabit the wider archipelago, while whales may pass through the channels during periods when sea ice permits access. The surrounding landscape features steep mountain faces, glaciers, rocky islands, and narrow passages that create constantly changing views from the water.
Borjomi
Borjomi sits high in the center of Georgia, in a long valley along the Borjomula River surrounded by forested mountains. For centuries its mineral springs have drawn people to the region, but it wasn’t until the 1800s that the water became known to the wider world when Russian officers stationed here shared its crisp, naturally fizzy taste and believed health-boosting properties with visitors.
Sesriem
Sesriem, located in the heart of Namibia’s Namib Desert, serves as the gateway to the world-famous Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, two of Namibia’s most iconic landscapes. The dramatic red dunes of the Namib Desert, some of the highest in the world, are an awe-inspiring sight, particularly at sunrise when the light casts long shadows, creating an otherworldly contrast of colors.
Zomba
Zomba is a city in southern Malawi situated at the foot of the Zomba Plateau, a large mountain massif rising above the surrounding Shire Highlands. The city is known for its tree-lined streets, cooler climate, and access to forested mountain landscapes. Zomba Plateau dominates the local scenery, with steep slopes, streams, waterfalls, and broad viewpoints overlooking the plains below.
