Kẻ Bàng National Park lies in central Vietnam, near the border with Laos, and is known for its vast network of limestone mountains and underground rivers. The park forms part of one of the oldest karst landscapes in Asia, shaped over millions of years into a maze of caves, cliffs, and dense forest. Among its most famous features is Sơn Đoòng Cave, recognized as the largest cave on Earth, with sections so vast that clouds can form inside and a jungle grows beneath its collapsed roof.

Savuti, located in the northern part of Botswana, is a prime destination for those seeking an extraordinary wildlife experience. Nestled within the Chobe National Park, Savuti is renowned for its dynamic landscapes and prolific game viewing opportunities. This area is particularly famous for its seasonal changes, where the Savuti Channel, a once-dry riverbed, transforms into a vibrant waterway during periods of flooding.

The Fish River Canyon in southern Namibia is one of the planet’s most remarkable landforms, stretching across vast terrain in the Richtersveld Transfrontier Park. It is one of Africa’s largest canyons, carved over millions of years by the Fish River as it etched a deep, twisting gorge into the desert plateau. From high viewpoints like Hell’s Bend, visitors can see layers of rock dropping away to reveal ridges and ravines that seem to go on forever, all under wide, open skies.

The third largest city in Turkey, a cosmopolitan and lively city all year round, during the International Arts Festival (June/July) and the international Fair (August/September), Izmir bursts with an added vibrancy.

Hikone is a city in Shiga Prefecture on the eastern shore of Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake. Its location combines a historic castle town with lakeside landscapes, wooded hills, and traditional neighborhoods. Hikone Castle, a National Treasure, is the city's best-known landmark and remains surrounded by moats, stone walls, and gardens.