It's the largest of the three U.S. Virgin Islands, lying 40 miles south of St. Thomas and St. John. While its history is laced with tales of pirates and privateers, the island today maintains a slower, more quiet pace than its sisters to the north.

Llogara National Park lies in southern Albania within the Çika mountain range, overlooking the Ionian coast near the Albanian Riviera. The park rises from forested slopes to the Qore peak, with elevations ranging from about 450 to 2,018 meters. Its terrain includes steep limestone mountains, alpine meadows, rocky areas, and dense forests.

Capitol Reef National Park occupies a long, rugged section of southern Utah where sandstone cliffs, domes, canyons, and high desert plateaus form a landscape centered on the Waterpocket Fold. This immense wrinkle in the earth’s crust creates a dramatic change in elevation and exposes layers of rock in shades of red, orange, white, and gray.

Mombasa, Kenya’s vibrant coastal city, offers a blend of rich history, diverse cultures, and stunning beaches. As Kenya's second-largest city and its principal port, Mombasa has been a crucial crossroads for trade and culture for centuries. The historic Fort Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage site, stands as a testament to the city's colonial past.

Periyar is a forested highland destination in Kerala’s Idukki district, centered on the Periyar Tiger Reserve and the town of Thekkady. Set within the Western Ghats, the region combines wooded hills, evergreen forests, grasslands, streams, and the large Periyar Lake. The tiger reserve covers about 925 square kilometres and supports an extensive range of wildlife. Its landscape is particularly associated with Asian elephants, Bengal tigers, gaur, sambar deer, wild dogs, and rich birdlife.