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.

Jūrmala, Latvia’s famed seaside resort, stretches along 33 kilometers of white sandy beaches kissed by the Baltic Sea. Its wooden architecture, featuring colorful villas from the early 20th century, tells the story of its history as a retreat for the well-to-do during the Russian Empire. Visitors strolling the Jomas Street promenade will find a lively atmosphere filled with cafes, boutiques, and galleries, alongside peaceful spots where the sea breeze encourages relaxation.

Gori is a city in central Georgia, located where the Mtkvari and Liakhvi rivers meet and surrounded by the hills of the Shida Kartli region. The city is dominated by Gori Fortress, a stone stronghold positioned on a rocky hill above the center. Gori also serves as a gateway to several important archaeological and cultural sites in central Georgia.

Borjomi sits high in the center of Georgia, in a long valley along the Borjomula River surrounded by forested mountains. For centuries its mineral springs have drawn people to the region, but it wasn’t until the 1800s that the water became known to the wider world when Russian officers stationed here shared its crisp, naturally fizzy taste and believed health-boosting properties with visitors.

Cap Malheureux is a small coastal village at the northern tip of Mauritius, facing the islands and open waters beyond Grand Baie. It is best known for Notre-Dame Auxiliatrice, a Catholic chapel with a bright red roof that stands beside the shoreline and has become one of northern Mauritius’s most recognizable landmarks.