Ometepe is an island in southwestern Nicaragua, located in Lake Nicaragua and formed by two volcanoes joined by a narrow isthmus. Concepción rises on the northern side of the island, while Maderas occupies the southern section. The island includes the municipalities of Moyogalpa and Altagracia and has a landscape of farms, forests, wetlands, beaches, and rural communities.

M’Hamid El Ghizlane sits deep in southeastern Morocco’s Sahara, where the paved road ends and endless sands begin. Travelers often arrive from Zagora, taking in the wide palm groves fed by ancient irrigation channels that show how people have sustained life here for centuries. At sunrise and sunset, the dunes glow with waves of gold and copper, offering unforgettable views few places on earth can match.

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.

Streymoy is the largest and most populated island in the Faroe Islands, forming a central part of the archipelago and home to the capital, Tórshavn. Its landscape combines steep mountains, deep fjords, grassy valleys, and exposed coastal cliffs, with settlements concentrated along sheltered shorelines. The island is connected to neighboring islands by bridges, tunnels, ferries, and causeways, making it an important center for travel across the Faroes.

Pacific coast Mexican state highlighted by the popular city of Acapulco, with its vibrant nightlife and beaches.