Huaraz is an Andean city in Peru’s Áncash Region, situated in the Callejón de Huaylas between the Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera Negra. At more than 3,000 meters above sea level, it is an important regional center and a principal base for exploring the mountains, lakes, and valleys of the surrounding highlands. The city combines a busy central area with traditional neighborhoods, markets, restaurants, and views toward the snow-covered peaks of the Cordillera Blanca.

Badlands National Park stretches across southwestern South Dakota, where layered rock formations and sharply eroded spires reveal nearly 75 million years of geological history. The park’s banded cliffs and pinnacles were shaped by wind and water, exposing ancient seabeds and fossil-rich layers that have made the area one of North America’s most important paleontological sites.

Chigumula is a residential area within the wider Blantyre urban area in southern Malawi. It lies in the Shire Highlands, a region known for rolling terrain and a strong connection to the commercial life of southern Malawi. Chigumula is also associated with Chigumula Market, which serves as a local point for buying and selling everyday goods.

Rorvik is a busy fishing community on the eastern side of the Vikna archipelago. Outdoor activities abound in this maritime region, including kayaking, canoeing, fishing and diving. Several museums offer a look at Rorvik's culture and history, and wildlife enthusiasts will find a myriad of bird and fish species to observe.

Ohio offers a blend of surprises that range from ancient earthworks to world-class roller coasters. In the southern part of the state, the newly designated Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks tells the story of a sophisticated Native American culture that built massive geometric mounds over 2,000 years ago. Visitors can walk among these quiet, grassy structures and learn how they were used for ceremonies, astronomy, and social gatherings long before European contact.