Étretat, a small coastal town in Normandy, France, is celebrated for its dramatic white chalk cliffs and natural rock arches that rise strikingly above the English Channel.

Médoc is a peninsula in southwestern France, located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gironde estuary, north of Bordeaux. It is widely recognized for its vineyards, which produce some of the country’s most established wines, particularly red varieties based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

The capital of picturesque St. Barthélemy, Gustavia is a veritable island paradise in the Caribbean. A former French colony, this small city on St. Barths’s west coast offers a variety of fine dining, designer shopping, and spectacular beachside activities to ensure a relaxing tropical getaway. Be sure to visit the historic site of Fort Karl for a panoramic view of Gustavia’s glittering harbor, then walk to Shell Beach to take a dip in warm, turquoise waters.

Baddeck sits along the calm waters of the Bras d’Or Lake on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, a village with deep roots and stories to tell. Its name comes from an Indigenous word thought to mean “place with an island near,” a nod to nearby Kidston Island and the long history of the Mi’kmaq people in the area. A highlight for many visitors is the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, where the legacy of one of history’s most inventive minds comes alive.

Ulleri is a small village in Nepal, located in the Annapurna region along the popular trekking route to Ghorepani and Poon Hill. It has traditionally served as a resting point for trekkers and local traders, with stone-paved streets and terraced fields reflecting centuries of Himalayan agricultural life.