Punakaiki is a small coastal settlement on New Zealand’s South Island, located along the rugged West Coast within Paparoa National Park. It is widely recognized for its distinctive limestone formations and its position between dense rainforest and the Tasman Sea.

Aït Benhaddou, located in southern Morocco along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakesh, is one of the country’s most iconic historic sites. This fortified village, or ksar, is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is admired for its striking earthen clay architecture that rises dramatically from the desert landscape.

Stretching across central Oman, the Wahiba Sands offer a dramatic desert landscape of rolling dunes that shift in color with the changing light. This vast sea of sand is home to towering ridges and open plains, creating an otherworldly backdrop for exploration.

Westport, located on Ireland’s west coast in County Mayo, is a charming town renowned for its picturesque streets, lively cultural scene, and proximity to some of Ireland’s most scenic landscapes.

An industrial center and the island's chief Caribbean port. Tourism, sugar refining, and distilling are important. Founded in the early 16th century, it is one of the oldest cities in the Americas.