Batu Caves is a limestone hill and Hindu religious complex in Gombak, Selangor, just north of Kuala Lumpur. The site consists of several caves and caverns formed within a limestone outcrop, with the main Temple Cave reached by a staircase of 272 steps.

Situated on the north coast of the Snæfellsnes peninsula between a mountain range and the sea is the small town of Grundarfjordur, Iceland. Though certainly now the most well-known town on the peninsula, its nearby mountain Kirkjufell ("church mountain" in Icelandic) is perhaps Iceland's most famous.

Morelia, the capital of Michoacán, is a city that wears its history in stone. Built in the 16th century and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, its historic center is filled with over 200 colonial-era buildings made from pink cantera, a soft volcanic stone that gives the city its distinct look. The centerpiece is the Morelia Cathedral, a massive baroque structure that features twin towers that light up every Saturday night with a fireworks and music display.

Set along the western shore of Lake Maggiore, Stresa is one of northern Italy’s most graceful lakeside towns. Its elegant promenade, framed by grandhotels and views of the Borromean Islands, has attracted travelers since the 19th century, from European nobility to writers like Ernest Hemingway.

Mozambique, stretching along the southeast coast of Africa, is a country celebrated for its long Indian Ocean shoreline, colorful traditions, and layered history. The country’s coastline is among its greatest treasures.