Montbard is a small Burgundy town shaped by the legacy of naturalist Buffon, with terraced gardens, medieval remains, and the Canal de Bourgogne running through its landscape. Beyond Parc Buffon, it offers easy access to Fontenay Abbey and the Grande Forge de Buffon, while local specialties such as Saupiquet Montbardois give the town a distinct regional identity.

Ruaha National Park is a vast protected area in south-central Tanzania, covering about 20,226 square kilometres. The park is defined by a varied landscape of open savanna, miombo woodland, rocky hills, seasonal rivers, and large baobab trees. The Great Ruaha River forms one of its most important natural features, providing water and supporting wildlife across the surrounding plains.

Sokcho-si is a coastal city in northeastern South Korea where the East Sea meets rugged mountains, giving it a maritime and outdoor character.

Batu Caves is a limestone hill and Hindu religious complex in Gombak, Selangor, just north of Kuala Lumpur. The site consists of several caves and caverns formed within a limestone outcrop, with the main Temple Cave reached by a staircase of 272 steps.

Carmel-by-the-Sea is a small coastal city on California’s Monterey Peninsula, overlooking Carmel Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The community is known for its compact village center, white-sand beach, cypress trees, and architecture that includes distinctive cottages and courtyards. Much of the commercial district can be explored on foot, with galleries, restaurants, boutiques, and wine-tasting rooms concentrated within a small area.