Mandal is a coastal town in Agder, southern Norway, situated where the Mandalselva River reaches the Skagerrak. It is known for its wooden town center, sandy beaches, and connection to the surrounding archipelago and river landscape. The town’s historic core contains narrow streets and closely spaced white-painted wooden houses, while the waterfront follows the river and harbor.

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.

Nestled in the heart of South Africa’s Western Cape, Montagu is a charming town renowned for its natural beauty and historical significance. Surrounded by rugged mountains and lush vineyards, Montagu is a gateway to the stunning Klein Karoo region. Visitors are drawn to its remarkable architecture, particularly the well-preserved Cape Dutch and Victorian buildings that line the streets, reflecting the town’s rich history.

Koh Kood, also spelled Koh Kut, is an island in Trat Province near Thailand’s eastern maritime border with Cambodia. It is the fourth-largest island in Thailand and the southernmost major island in the Koh Chang group. Much of its landscape consists of forested hills, coconut and fruit plantations, streams, and sandy beaches along the Gulf of Thailand.

A picturesque village situated in a forgotten inlet, Porto Cervo is the main resort on the Costa Smeralda. This popular resort offers all types of sports and leisure facilities (water sports, tennis courts, internationally famous tourist harbour, and restaurants, night clubs, discos and luxurious boutiques), as well as white sandy beaches alternating with reefs.