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.

The Orkney Islands sit just off the northern coast of Scotland. This group of around seventy islands offers wide horizons, quiet roads, and coastlines shaped by wind and waves where visitors often arrive expecting rugged scenery and leave talking about the sense of space from the long beaches to the steep cliffs and sea stacks rising straight from the water. One striking example is the Old Man of Hoy, a tall sea stack that draws photographers and climbers alike.

Paracas, a small coastal town in southern Peru, offers a mix of desert landscapes, marine wildlife, and ancient history. Just three hours from Lima, it’s the gateway to the Paracas National Reserve, one of the country’s most important protected areas. This reserve includes both land and sea, making it home to dramatic cliffs, wind-carved rock formations, and waters where dolphins, sea lions, and Humboldt penguins are frequently seen.

Ohrid, nestled on the shores of Lake Ohrid in North Macedonia, is a city steeped in history and natural beauty. Often referred to as the "Jerusalem of the Balkans" due to its rich cultural and religious heritage, Ohrid boasts an impressive array of Byzantine-era churches, including the stunning Church of St. John at Kaneo. Perched on a cliff overlooking the lake, this church offers breathtaking views and a glimpse into the city's spiritual past.

Rutana is a town in southeastern Burundi and the administrative centre of Rutana Province. The town sits within a hilly landscape of cultivated slopes, valleys, and rural settlements, with the surrounding countryside forming part of Burundi's southern highlands. Rutana is particularly associated with the nearby Kagera Falls, also known as the Chutes de la Kagera, where a series of waterfalls descends through a green valley.