Located roughly in the center of the country, Riobamba is one of Ecuador's largest cities and the starting point of the scenic train ride to Nariz del Diablo (Devil's Nose). The city has a strong indigenous presence, which lends itself well to the open-air artisan market, and plenty of opportunities for mountainous activities such as hiking and mountain biking.

Eritrea, located along the Red Sea in the Horn of Africa, offers a fascinating blend of history, diverse landscapes, and rich cultural traditions.

Tenerife is the largest isle of the Canary Islands archipelago. Famous for its black and yellow sand beaches as well as Mt. Teide, the dormant volcano that looms over the island.

Makgadikgadi Pans National Park lies in northeastern Botswana and forms part of one of the largest salt flat systems in the world. The landscape is defined by wide open pans, sandy tracks, grasslands, and scattered baobab trees that rise from the dry terrain.

Glencoe lies in the western Highlands of Scotland, where a long, steep-sided valley cuts through mountains shaped by ancient volcanic activity and glaciation.