The South Orkney Islands, lying in the icy waters of the Southern Ocean northeast of the Antarctic Peninsula, are a remote and rarely visited corner of the world. This small archipelago, claimed by both the United Kingdom and Argentina, is largely uninhabited except for a few research stations.

Morondava is a coastal town in western Madagascar and the capital of the Menabe region. Located along the Mozambique Channel, it serves as a base for exploring the dry landscapes and wildlife of western Madagascar. The town is closely associated with the Avenue of the Baobabs, one of the country’s best-known natural landmarks, and with the dry forests around Kirindy. Morondava’s setting is shaped by sandy coastal areas, river systems, dry woodland, and open plains.

Colmar is a city in Alsace, northeastern France, situated between the Vosges Mountains and the Rhine plain. Its historic centre is known for canals, narrow streets, colourful timber-framed houses, and buildings with carved details that reflect the region's Germanic and French influences. The Lauch River passes through the district known as Little Venice, while the covered market, old customs house, and former merchant houses add to the architectural variety.

El Salvador, the smallest country in Central America, carries a big presence with its blend of history, culture, and dramatic landscapes. Known as the “Land of Volcanoes,” it has more than twenty within its borders, some of which remain active and shape the country’s terrain.

Medan is the capital of north Sumatra and the third largest city in Indonesia. It is a huge, sprawling city and a popular entry/exit point for travellers. The solid Dutch buildings of the affluent older suburbs inspire images of bloated bureaucrats and burghers from the colonial era, while jerry-built lean-tos house the bulk of its population.