Lac Abbe, straddling the border between Djibouti and Ethiopia, is one of East Africa’s most otherworldly landscapes.

Set along the edge of the Anti-Atlas and the northern reaches of the desert, Tata offers a landscape shaped by sun, stone, and water. The town sits within a wide oasis valley, where palm groves stretch across the land in sharp contrast to the surrounding dry hills. Life here depends on careful use of water, and visitors quickly notice how every field and garden is planned with purpose. The result is a setting that feels both remote and deeply connected to the land.

Sitka is a coastal community on Baranof Island in Southeast Alaska, set between the forested slopes of the Alexander Archipelago and the waters of Sitka Sound. The city has a compact waterfront setting surrounded by temperate rainforest, islands, mountains, and productive marine waters. Sitka's location gives it a strong connection to fishing, boating, wildlife, and outdoor recreation, while its streets and historic buildings reflect both Tlingit and Russian influences.

Mahé Island is the largest and most culturally central island in the Seychelles, home to the capital city of Victoria and the majority of the country’s population.

Located west of Paris, it is famous for its race track and the annual 24 hour Grand Pris auto race.