Querétaro, located in the heart of central Mexico, is a city where centuries of history are still visible in daily life. Its historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, features narrow streets, elegant plazas, and baroque churches that reflect its colonial past. One of the city’s most iconic landmarks is the massive aqueduct, built in the 18th century with 74 stone arches stretching nearly a mile across the landscape.

The Aran Islands lie at the mouth of Galway Bay on Ireland’s west coast and comprise three inhabited islands: Inis Mór, Inis Meáin, and Inis Oírr. Their landscapes are defined by limestone terraces, stone walls, small fields, sea cliffs, and exposed coastal ground shaped by Atlantic weather. The islands are known for their distinctive dry-stone walls, which divide much of the farmland into small plots.

Hardangerfjord is one of Norway’s most iconic fjords, stretching over 170 kilometers through western Norway and surrounded by steep mountains, waterfalls, and orchards. Historically, the fjord has been central to regional life, providing a transportation route for fishing, trade, and fruit cultivation. Its combination of natural grandeur and human activity has shaped a landscape that is both dramatic and lived-in.

A historic bay on Navarino Island known for its Yaghan heritage, forested trails and scenic views across Tierra del Fuego.

Keswick is an attractive small town, centrally situated in the northern half of the Lake District and close to the border with Scotland. Easily accessible by road and rail this compact region of less than 200 square miles contains the best of lake and mountain landscapes.