On Greenland’s west coast, Ilulissat (once known as Jakobshavn) welcomes travelers with astonishing ice scenery and a sense of scale that feels almost otherworldly. The town sits beside Disko Bay, where immense icebergs drift silently past, glowing pink and gold in the Arctic light. The name “Ilulissat” means “icebergs,” and it could not be more fitting. Here, every turn toward the sea offers a fresh view of towering ice forms, each one sculpted by nature into something fleeting and beautiful.

Iqaluit is the capital of Nunavut and the largest community in the territory, located at the head of Frobisher Bay on southern Baffin Island. The city is surrounded by rocky hills, tundra, freshwater ponds, and broad coastal waters, with a landscape shaped by Arctic weather and seasonal sea ice. Iqaluit serves as Nunavut's administrative, transportation, educational, and commercial centre, while remaining closely connected to traditional Inuit activities.

Waterberg Plateau National Park is a protected area in central Namibia, known for its long sandstone plateau rising above surrounding savanna and thornbush. The porous sandstone supports permanent springs at the base of the plateau, creating greener habitats than those found across much of the surrounding region.

On the North Platte River in north central Wyoming, Casper has been the center for much of the oil industry in the State.

Lake Tana, located in the northwest of Ethiopia, is the country’s largest freshwater lake and the source of the Blue Nile. Its calm waters are dotted with more than 30 islands, many of which are home to ancient monasteries adorned with religious paintings and manuscripts.