Cres is a large Adriatic island off Croatia’s northern coast, shaped by a long history of seafaring, pastoral life, and quiet isolation.

The Sacred Valley, located in the Andes and divided by Urubamba River, was part of the larger Inca Empire, along with Machu Picchu and the closeby town of Cusco. Tourists will see green agricultural landscapes and Spanish hamlets like Ollantaytambo and Pisac, the latter featuring a Sunday market.

Custer State Park, nestled in the Black Hills of South Dakota, offers a tapestry of natural beauty and wildlife. Known for its scenic drives and outdoor activities, the park is a haven for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. One of its most famous routes, the Needles Highway, weaves through towering granite spires and narrow tunnels, providing breathtaking vistas of the rugged terrain.

One of Japan's 60 core cities, Aomori is well-known for its beautiful landscapes. Favorite landscapes include the Hakkoda Mountains and Lake Towada. Another of the city's highlights is the Nebuta Matsuri, an annual festival known for its daily parade of giant, colorful lantern floats.

Yangshuo lies along the Li River in southern China’s Guangxi region, long known for landscapes that have shaped Chinese art and poetry for centuries.