Kairouan is a historic city in central Tunisia, set on a broad plain away from the Mediterranean coast. It is one of the principal holy cities of the Islamic world and is recognized for its exceptionally preserved medina, religious monuments, and traditional urban design. The city’s whitewashed buildings, domes, narrow lanes, and surrounding walls create a distinctive landscape.

Situated in Croatia between the cities of Sibenik and Trogir on the Adriatic coast, the small town of Primosten was once an islet connected to the mainland by a bridge, replaced by a causeway around the 17th century. Its name is derived from the Croatian verb primostiti meaning "to bridge".

Lake Mburo National Park is a protected area in southwestern Uganda, situated between Kampala and the western highlands. It is centered on a chain of lakes and a landscape of rolling hills, open grassland, woodland, wetlands, and rocky outcrops. Lake Mburo is the largest of the park’s lakes and forms an important part of its ecosystem.

Akita sits in the northern part of Japan’s Tōhoku region and offers travelers experiences rooted in long-held traditions, lively festivals, and scenic valleys. Its capital city blends seasonal appeal with cultural offerings, from Senshu Park, once the site of Kubota Castle, where cherry blossoms and lotuses draw locals and visitors alike, to the Akita Museum of Art, a striking building designed by famed architect Tadao Ando that displays works including pieces by Tsuguharu Foujita.

Dodoma, the capital of Tanzania, is a city that sits in the heart of the country, surrounded by rolling hills and semi-arid plains.