Arachova
Arachova is a mountain town on the southern slopes of Mount Parnassus in central Greece, known for its stone houses, narrow streets, and elevated position above the surrounding valleys. The town rises steeply along the mountainside, with traditional buildings, small squares, and stairways connecting different levels.
Ballena Bay
Ballena Bay is a coastal community in southern Costa Rica's Puntarenas Province, located along the Pacific coast near Uvita. The area is closely associated with Marino Ballena National Park, a protected marine and coastal landscape extending along about 15 kilometers of shoreline. Ballena Bay is surrounded by tropical forest, sandy beaches, rocky shores, mangroves, and offshore formations.
Inca Trail
The Inca Trail is a historic mountain route in Peru’s Cusco Region that leads through the Andes to Machu Picchu. The best-known route begins near Piscacucho, follows a network of stone paths through high valleys and mountain passes, and ends at Intipunku, or the Sun Gate, overlooking the archaeological site.
Xunantunich Mayan Ruins
Xunantunich is a Maya archaeological site in Belize’s Cayo District, located across the Mopan River from the village of San Jose Succotz. The site occupies a limestone ridge overlooking the surrounding countryside and contains six plazas with more than 25 temples and palaces. Its name is commonly translated as “Maiden of the Rock” or “Stone Lady.”
Ethiopia
From the rugged highlands and volcanic plateaus to the lowland deserts and the Great Rift Valley, Ethiopia's terrain is as varied as it is dramatic.
