Killington, Vermont is best known for its ski resort, the largest in the eastern United States, but the town offers more than just winter slopes. Nicknamed “The Beast of the East,” Killington Resort spans six mountain peaks and includes over 1,500 acres of terrain. It was one of the first ski areas in the country to adopt snowmaking technology in the 1960s, and it continues to operate one of the longest ski seasons in North America, sometimes stretching from October into May.

Bujumbura is Burundi’s largest city and economic centre, extending along the northeastern shore of Lake Tanganyika beneath the hills of western Burundi.

Cut length wise by the Turkish/Greek border, the island of Cyprus leads two lives. The Turkish side is traditional and Islamic, while the Greek side is a very modern vacation destination.

Përmet is a small town in southeastern Albania, situated in the Vjosa River valley between the Dangëlli and Trebeshinë mountain ranges. Often known as the “City of Roses,” it is surrounded by forested hills, river landscapes, and agricultural land. The town's position near the Vjosa and its tributaries gives the area a strong connection to water and mountain environments. Përmet is also a base for exploring nearby thermal springs, canyons, protected forests, and rural villages.

The Olympic Peninsula occupies the far northwest corner of Washington State, where mountains, rainforest, and coastline meet within a relatively compact area.