Hellesylt, a small village on Norway’s western coast, sits at the entrance to the famous Geirangerfjord and offers scenery that feels almost otherworldly. Steep mountains rise sharply on all sides, their slopes cut by ribbons of waterfalls that plunge into deep blue water. One of the most striking sights is the Hellesylt Waterfall, which thunders past the heart of the village and can be admired from several pedestrian bridges.

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore stretches along more than 40 miles of Lake Superior shoreline in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, between Munising and Grand Marais. It is known for sandstone cliffs, forested hills, beaches, waterfalls, and clear freshwater coves. The shoreline takes its name from the bands of mineral-stained sandstone visible along the cliffs, where iron, copper, and other minerals create natural patterns in the rock.

Paraty is a charming coastal town in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro state, known for its colonial architecture, cobbled streets, and artistic heritage.

Charyn Canyon National Park is a protected area in southeastern Kazakhstan, east of Almaty, centered on the dramatic Charyn Canyon carved by the Charyn River. The park covers a landscape of deep gorges, dry valleys, cliffs, and semi-desert plains at the edge of the Tian Shan. Charyn Canyon is the park's best-known feature, with layers of sedimentary rock exposed along steep walls shaped by erosion.

Cafayate is a town in Salta Province, Argentina, located in the Calchaquí Valleys at about 1,683 meters above sea level. It is surrounded by vineyards, dry mountain slopes, and the colorful rock formations of the Quebrada de las Conchas. The town has a compact center with a leafy main square, the Nuestra Señora del Rosario Cathedral, and an artisan market selling locally made pottery, textiles, and silverwork.