Mendoza sits at the base of the Andes in western Argentina, where sun-drenched plains meet snow-capped peaks.

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is a large protected area spanning the border between South Africa and Botswana in the southern Kalahari. It combines red sand dunes, dry riverbeds, grass-covered plains, and scattered camel thorn trees across a semi-arid landscape. The park is managed cooperatively by the two countries, allowing wildlife to move across the international boundary without fences.

Stretching across central Oman, the Wahiba Sands offer a dramatic desert landscape of rolling dunes that shift in color with the changing light. This vast sea of sand is home to towering ridges and open plains, creating an otherworldly backdrop for exploration.

Radium Hot Springs is a small community in southeastern British Columbia, located in the Columbia Valley at the entrance to Kootenay National Park. The village sits between the Purcell and Rocky Mountains, with the Columbia River and wide valley landscapes nearby. It is best known for its mineral hot springs, where naturally heated water emerges from the mountains and is used in the Radium Hot Springs pools.

Franconia is a small town in northern New Hampshire set within the White Mountains, with a landscape shaped by steep forested slopes, mountain valleys, and the Pemigewasset River. The town is closely associated with Franconia Notch, a dramatic mountain pass that separates the Kinsman and Franconia ranges. Its location places it near several of the region’s best-known natural landmarks while retaining a distinct village identity.