Makgadikgadi Pans National Park lies in northeastern Botswana and forms part of one of the largest salt flat systems in the world. The landscape is defined by wide open pans, sandy tracks, grasslands, and scattered baobab trees that rise from the dry terrain.

Opatija, located on Croatia’s Kvarner Bay, has been drawing visitors since the 19th century, when Austro-Hungarian aristocrats built grand villas along its Adriatic shoreline. Today, many of those same buildings still stand with some restored as luxury hotels and others preserved as cultural landmarks. The town’s most recognizable structure, Villa Angiolina, opened in 1844 and marked the start of Opatija’s rise as a fashionable seaside resort.

Located in the south of Tanzania, the Selous Game Reserve is one of the largest. Thanks to the undisturbed wilderness and diverse wildlife, it was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1982.

Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the towering Central Mountain Range, Hualien, Taiwan offers an enchanting blend of natural beauty and cultural richness. This coastal city is renowned for its proximity to the stunning Taroko Gorge, a marvel of nature where marble canyons and lush vegetation create a dramatic landscape. Visitors can embark on breathtaking hikes along the Swallow Grotto Trail and the Shakadang Trail, each offering spectacular views of waterfalls and unique rock formations.

Located in Oaxaca, Mexico, Huatulco is famous for its beaches and the sparkling blue water of surrounding bays.