A relatively recent addition to Costa Rica's list of national parks is Tenorio Volcano National Park, home to its namesake Tenorio Volcano as well as its taller sister, Miravalles Volcano, also the highest mountain in the Guanacaste Mountains.

The capital of Bio Bio Province, it was founded in 1550 and is Chile's third largest city. It is a major industrial and rail center.

Bandon is a coastal city on Oregon’s southern coast, positioned beside the Coquille River and the Pacific Ocean. Its setting combines a small harbor, sandy beaches, forested areas, and a rugged shoreline marked by offshore sea stacks. The city is known for its relaxed coastal character and its connection to the surrounding landscape rather than large-scale development. Bandon’s Old Town district contains shops, galleries, restaurants, and historic buildings, while the waterfront provides access

A historic bay on Navarino Island known for its Yaghan heritage, forested trails and scenic views across Tierra del Fuego.

Istanbul is a city built on layers of empire. Spanning two continents, it was once the capital of three major empires: Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman. Visitors walking through the Sultanahmet district can witness this timeline firsthand, from the Roman-era Hippodrome to the Byzantine mosaics of Hagia Sophia, and the towering minarets of the Blue Mosque. At nearby Topkapi Palace, rooms still display the jeweled swords, ceremonial robes, and handwritten Qurans once used by Ottoman sultans.