In Edinburgh, an ancient fortress looms, the hills are steep, and travelers delight in the hidden charms of the Old Town and New Town. Hike to find spectacular views on Arthur's Seat, shop the downhill streets of the Royal Mile, and visit Edinburgh Castle, an imposing royal fortress that defines this city's skyline.

Santa Maria is the main coastal town on Sal, one of Cabo Verde’s eastern islands, and is closely connected with the island’s fishing and salt-producing heritage. The town developed beside a long sandy beach on the southern coast, with low buildings, narrow streets, small shops, restaurants, and a busy waterfront forming its center.

Almaty is Kazakhstan's largest city and a major cultural and economic center in the southeast of the country. It lies at the foot of the Trans-Ili Alatau, where the broad urban area gives way to forested mountain slopes and alpine terrain. Tree-lined streets, parks, historic neighborhoods, modern buildings, and mountain views define much of the cityscape. Almaty is also known for its orchards and agricultural surroundings, reflected in the city's name, which is associated with apples.

Douglas Island is a forested island in the Alexander Archipelago of southeastern Alaska, separated from Juneau by Gastineau Channel. Although geographically an island, it is closely connected to Juneau by the Juneau-Douglas Bridge and functions as part of the capital city’s wider urban area. The community of Douglas occupies the island’s southern end, while much of the remaining landscape consists of dense coastal forest, steep hills, streams, and rocky shoreline.

Lake Tana, located in the northwest of Ethiopia, is the country’s largest freshwater lake and the source of the Blue Nile. Its calm waters are dotted with more than 30 islands, many of which are home to ancient monasteries adorned with religious paintings and manuscripts.