Bacalar sits on the tranquil shores of Laguna de Bacalar in southern Quintana Roo, Mexico, and has been a meeting place for people and cultures for centuries. Its name comes from the ancient Maya phrase Sian Ka’an Bakhalal, meaning “where the sky is born,” a reminder of how deeply this place figures in regional history and identity.

The Port of Stavanger is a popular stop on the route to the Norwegian Fjords, and boasts a first-rate assortment of museums and cultural events. Old Stavanger has Europe’s best preserved wooden house settlement.

A tributary of the Rhine, the Moselle River flows through France, Luxembourg and Germany. The Moselle also lends its name to a region of France, a valley which it bisects, and a wine produced along its banks.

Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, is a gateway to the stunning Arctic wilderness and an essential stop for any intrepid traveler seeking adventure in the icy realms of the north. This remote town, located on the western coast of Greenland, is renowned for its dramatic landscapes, including the vast Søndre Strømfjord, one of the longest fjords in the world.

The Falkland Islands, a remote archipelago in the South Atlantic, offer a striking combination of wild open spaces, rich wildlife, and a way of life shaped by wind, sea, and resilience. With fewer than 3,500 residents spread across over 700 islands, the Falklands provide a rare opportunity to disconnect from busy modern life and connect with wide skies, rugged coastlines, and some of the most accessible wildlife experiences on the planet.