Akosombo is a town in southeastern Ghana, situated along the Volta River near the southern end of Lake Volta. The surrounding landscape combines forested hills, rocky outcrops, river valleys, and the broad waters of the reservoir created by the Akosombo Dam. The town developed closely around the hydroelectric project and remains an important center for electricity generation and industry.

Cayenne, the lively capital of French Guiana, sits where the Cayenne River meets the Atlantic Ocean, blending South American rhythms with French-Caribbean influence. While it's officially part of France, Cayenne feels worlds away from Paris, with colorful markets, colonial architecture, and a language mix that includes French, Creole, Portuguese, and Indigenous dialects.

Hlane Royal National Park lies in northeastern Eswatini, a reserve shaped by both wildlife and cultural heritage.

Portage Glacier, an hour's drive from Anchorage, is Alaska's most visited tourist attraction.

A major industrial area in the Loire Valley, it is an ancient city and was often visited in pilgrimages to pay homage to the tomb of St. Martin, a former bishop of Tours.