Milford Sound
Milford Sound, located in New Zealand’s Fiordland National Park, is often described as one of the most awe-inspiring landscapes in the country. Carved by glaciers during the Ice Age, the fjord is framed by sheer cliffs that plunge into deep waters, with iconic peaks like Mitre Peak rising dramatically above the sound.
Krong Battambang
Krong Battambang is a riverside city in northwestern Cambodia, known for its preserved colonial-era architecture, rice-growing countryside, and long connection to Cambodian arts and education.
Iskanderkul Lake
Iskanderkul is a mountain lake in western Tajikistan, set in the Fann Mountains of the Sughd Region. The lake occupies a deep basin surrounded by steep, rocky slopes and high peaks, with sparse vegetation covering much of the surrounding terrain. Its waters are fed by mountain streams and drain through the Iskanderdarya River. The lake is named after Alexander the Great, who is associated with several legends connected to the area.
El Valle de Antón
El Valle de Antón is a mountain town in Panama’s Coclé Province, set within the broad crater of an inactive volcano. Its elevated setting gives the area a cooler climate than much of the surrounding lowlands, while mountains and forested slopes surround the town. Streams, waterfalls, gardens, farms, and wooded areas are found throughout the valley, creating a landscape shaped by volcanic geology and tropical vegetation.
Maumee
Maumee is a city in northwestern Ohio along the Maumee River, just southwest of Toledo. Its setting combines a historic riverfront with residential neighborhoods, parks, and access to the wider Lake Erie region. The Maumee River has shaped the city’s geography and development, while nearby Side Cut Metropark provides wooded trails, wetlands, fishing areas, and views of the river.
