Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah on the island of Borneo, is a vibrant city where modern life meets wild landscapes. Overlooking the South China Sea and backed by lush rainforests and mountains, it serves as both a cultural hub and a gateway to Borneo’s extraordinary biodiversity.

Lelepa is a small island in Shefa Province, Vanuatu, lying just off the northwest coast of Efate. The island is part of the Port Vila area and is separated from Efate by a narrow channel, with its western shoreline facing the open waters of the Havannah Harbour region.

Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh, set along a steep Himalayan ridge surrounded by cedar and pine forests. Its hillside streets, mountain views, and dense collection of colonial-era buildings give the city a distinctive character, while The Ridge and Mall Road form the main pedestrian and civic areas. Shimla also developed as a major hill station during British rule and later became the state capital.

El Nido is a coastal municipality in northern Palawan, Philippines, known for its limestone cliffs, turquoise lagoons, forested islands, and sheltered bays. The town sits at the northern end of the Palawan mainland, facing the Bacuit Archipelago, where numerous small islands rise from the sea. Its setting combines a compact seaside town with a large marine landscape that is explored mainly by boat.

Kanab, located near the southern border of Utah, is the gateway to Bryce and Zion National Parks and has been the location for hundreds of movies.