The Kenai Peninsula extends southwest from Anchorage into the Gulf of Alaska and is one of south-central Alaska’s most varied regions. Its landscape includes the Kenai Mountains, coastal forests, glaciers, broad river valleys, lakes, and a long shoreline along both Cook Inlet and the Gulf of Alaska. Communities such as Kenai, Soldotna, Seward, Homer, and Cooper Landing serve different parts of the peninsula, while the Kenai River and numerous smaller waterways connect the interior to the coast.

Sanary-sur-Mer is a Mediterranean town on the Var coast of Provence, set around a sheltered bay between Toulon and Bandol. Its identity is closely tied to its fishing harbor, where traditional Provençal boats known as pointus remain an important feature. The waterfront is surrounded by narrow streets, small squares, cafés, and colorful façades, while beaches and wooded hills extend beyond the town center.

Ghandruk is a mountain village in Nepal’s Annapurna region, located on terraced hillsides overlooking the Modi Khola Valley. The village is widely recognized for its stone houses, slate roofs, and panoramic views of peaks.

Thyolo is a district and town in southern Malawi, set among the rolling hills of the Shire Highlands between Blantyre and Mount Mulanje. It is best known for its tea estates, where carefully planted rows of tea cover the slopes and form one of the region’s defining landscapes. The area also produces coffee and other crops, while the surrounding highlands support forests and farmland.

Puzzlewood is a wooded attraction in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, known for its winding paths, moss-covered rocks, steep-sided ravines, and ancient-looking woodland scenery. The site covers a compact area where footpaths pass between limestone outcrops, tree roots, bridges, and natural rock formations. Its unusual landscape has made it a distinctive destination within the Forest of Dean.