Loch Ness stretches over 23 miles through the Scottish Highlands, holding more freshwater than all the lakes in England and Wales combined. Best known for its elusive resident, the so-called Loch Ness Monster, the loch has sparked international curiosity since the first modern "sighting" in 1933. While Nessie remains elusive, the surrounding landscape offers clear reasons to visit with steep hillsides, forested trails, and ancient ruins framing one of Scotland’s most iconic bodies of water.

Khama Rhino Sanctuary is a community-based wildlife reserve in Botswana, located near the town of Serowe in the central part of the country. Established to protect endangered rhinoceros populations, the sanctuary covers a broad area of savanna and woodland, centered around natural water sources that attract a range of animals.

Situated on the shore of Lake Titicaca, Puno is referred to as the folkloric capital of Peru due to its artistic and cultural expressions, particularly dance. Notable landmarks include the Andean baroque-style Puno Cathedral and the Yavari, a 19th-century steamship. Products created from alpaca, llama, or sheep wool are a signature of the area, as well as musical instruments like the siku.

North Conway, located in New Hampshire’s Mount Washington Valley, has drawn visitors since the mid-19th century, when artists from the White Mountain School began painting its dramatic landscapes. Today, the area still offers scenic appeal, anchored by the towering presence of Mount Washington, the tallest peak in the northeastern U.S. Historic photographs and lithographs of North Conway hang in galleries downtown, showing just how little the iconic views have changed in over 150 years.

Salmon Arm is a community on the southern shore of Shuswap Lake in British Columbia’s Southern Interior. Its location places the city between Kamloops and Revelstoke, with the lake, surrounding hills, and forested valleys shaping the local landscape. The community takes its name from the southwest arm of Shuswap Lake, which was historically associated with salmon runs in the waterways entering the lake.