Albany is the oldest European settlement in Western Australia and was a major whaling station, and coal shipping port. There are fantastic views over the town of Albany, and the fantastic coastal scenery from the top of both Mt Clarence and Mt Melville.

Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a slice of Italian paradise nestled along the rugged Ligurian coast. This collection of five fishing villages—Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore—offers visitors a breathtaking landscape of pastel-colored homes perched on cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park stretches across the border of Tennessee and North Carolina, protecting a broad section of the southern Appalachian Mountains. The park is known for forested ridges, mist-covered peaks, clear streams, and an exceptional variety of plant and animal life. Its landscape changes with elevation, from rich hardwood forests in the valleys to spruce-fir forests near the highest summits.

In the heart of South America, Ecuador offers a compact yet astonishingly diverse experience for travelers. From the cobbled streets of Quito’s historic center to the vibrant Afro-Ecuadorian rhythms of Esmeraldas, the country pulses with stories waiting to be discovered. Just a short drive away, visitors can stand on the equator line at the “Mitad del Mundo” and participate in engaging experiments that demonstrate the planet’s gravitational quirks.

Njalo Island is a small inhabited island in Lake Chilwa, in southern Malawi’s Phalombe District. Situated in the lake’s open waters, it is part of a wetland landscape shaped by changing water levels, shallow channels, marshes, and seasonal fishing activity. The island is home to a close-knit community whose daily life is closely connected to the lake. Fishing provides an important source of food and income, while boats are essential for transport between the island and mainland communities.