Port Angeles is a coastal city on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, positioned along the Strait of Juan de Fuca with views toward Vancouver Island and the mountains of Olympic National Park. The city serves as an important gateway to the Olympic Peninsula, combining a working waterfront with a compact downtown, marinas, parks, and nearby forested landscapes.

Nestled high in the Pyrenees, Soldeu is a mountain village in the principality of Andorra, best known for its access to Grandvalira, which is one of the largest ski areas in Southern Europe. At 1,800 meters above sea level, Soldeu has grown from a quiet farming village into a winter destination with over 200 kilometers of slopes. It hosted World Cup alpine ski races in 2019 and is scheduled to host the Finals again in 2029.

Dominica, known as the “Nature Island of the Caribbean,” is a haven for eco-tourists and adventure seekers. Nestled between the French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique, this lush island boasts a remarkable landscape of volcanic mountains, dense rainforests, and stunning waterfalls. Dominica’s most iconic natural wonder is the Boiling Lake, the second-largest hot spring in the world.

Set along the banks of the Dudh Koshi River, Phakding welcomes travelers at the early stages of the journey toward Mount Everest. Sitting at a lower elevation than many nearby stops, the village is surrounded by green hills, pine forests, and terraced farmland. The steady sound of the river accompanies visitors as they cross suspension bridges and follow winding trails that connect small settlements throughout the valley.

Charyn Canyon National Park is a protected area in southeastern Kazakhstan, east of Almaty, centered on the dramatic Charyn Canyon carved by the Charyn River. The park covers a landscape of deep gorges, dry valleys, cliffs, and semi-desert plains at the edge of the Tian Shan. Charyn Canyon is the park's best-known feature, with layers of sedimentary rock exposed along steep walls shaped by erosion.