Situated on the shore of Lake Titicaca, Puno is referred to as the folkloric capital of Peru due to its artistic and cultural expressions, particularly dance. Notable landmarks include the Andean baroque-style Puno Cathedral and the Yavari, a 19th-century steamship. Products created from alpaca, llama, or sheep wool are a signature of the area, as well as musical instruments like the siku.

Darjeeling sits along a ridge in the eastern Himalaya, shaped by colonial history and long-standing ties to the surrounding hills.

KwaZulu-Natal is a province on South Africa’s east coast, stretching from the Indian Ocean beaches around Durban to the mountains of the Drakensberg and the savanna of the interior. Its landscapes include subtropical forests, grasslands, wetlands, estuaries, sugarcane fields, and protected wildlife areas.

Damaraland, located in northwestern Namibia, is a mesmerizing landscape where ancient history and natural beauty converge. This rugged region, part of the larger Kunene region, is renowned for its dramatic landscapes, including the breathtaking Brandberg Mountain, the highest peak in Namibia.

The Dordogne River flows from the mountains of Auvergne to Bordeaux through the magnificent French countryside. The valley area named for the river is full of bucolic scenery, dotted with welcoming rural villages, quaint riverside castles, and plenty of opportunities for gourmet meals in true French tradition.