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.
Victoria de Durango rises on a high plateau Mexico’s Sierra Madre Occidental, founded in 1563 by Francisco de Ibarra. Its streets trace layers of history: the historic center holds the most listed buildings in northern Mexico and remains a notable stop on the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, now a UNESCO World Heritage route.
Bolivia is a country where altitude meets attitude high in the Andes with rich traditions that stretch back thousands of years. Its capital, La Paz, sits in a bowl-shaped valley surrounded by jagged peaks, making it one of the highest cities in the world. Cable cars glide over the city’s rooftops, linking markets, museums, and neighborhoods in a way that doubles as both transport and sightseeing. From here, visitors can easily reach the Moon Valley.
Nestled on the southern coast of Crete, Loutro is a hidden gem that offers a serene and picturesque escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Accessible only by boat or foot, this charming village is renowned for its pristine waters and unspoiled natural beauty. The whitewashed buildings, which reflect the sun's rays, create a striking contrast against the deep blue of the Mediterranean Sea.
The Beagle Channel, at the southern tip of South America, stretches between Chile and Argentina and offers one of the most striking maritime landscapes in the world. This narrow passage, framed by snow-covered peaks and rocky islands, connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Its waters are calm compared to the open sea, which has made it a historic navigation route for explorers and sailors for centuries.
Lalibela is the name of the township which King Lalibela, later canonized, ruled in the 12th century. At his command, eleven monolithic churches were hewn out of living rock. The churches are unique because they are not carved into rock but were freed from it entirely. A large area was chosen for the construction, trenches cut around it and the remaining solid block of rock then cut inside. The churches, many of them connected from tunnels, stand on either side of a river which the villagers of Lalibela call Jordan.