Oregon invites travelers to experience landscapes and stories that shift dramatically from one region to the next. In the south, Crater Lake National Park holds the title of deepest lake in the U.S., formed inside the remains of an ancient volcano. With its intense blue color and dramatic cliffs, the lake draws visitors year-round for hiking, snowshoeing, or simply standing in awe.

This is a wild and beautiful area unlike anywhere else in the world. Torres del Paine lies between the central spine of the Andes, nearly buried under a massive ice cap and the steppes of Southern Patagonia.

Ilha Grande, an island off the coast of Rio de Janeiro state, is a place where tropical forest and coastline meet in striking harmony. Once a pirate hideout and later the site of a penal colony, it has evolved into one of Brazil’s most remarkable island destinations. With no cars allowed and no large resorts, the island moves at a different pace, where footpaths and boats are the main ways to get around.

The Falkland Islands, a remote archipelago in the South Atlantic, offer a striking combination of wild open spaces, rich wildlife, and a way of life shaped by wind, sea, and resilience. With fewer than 3,500 residents spread across over 700 islands, the Falklands provide a rare opportunity to disconnect from busy modern life and connect with wide skies, rugged coastlines, and some of the most accessible wildlife experiences on the planet.

Trebinje, the southernmost city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, sits just a short drive from the Adriatic coast but offers a completely different rhythm. Framed by hills and set along the Trebišnjica River, the city has a history stretching back to Roman times. The river that winds through the city is one of the longest sinking rivers in the world and often disappears underground and resurfaces in various places.