Fujairah stands apart among the emirates as the only one on the UAE’s eastern shore, where waves roll in from the Gulf of Oman and the Hajar Mountains rise sharply behind the city. Life here moves between sea and mountain, where coastal breeze meets rugged terrain, and echoes of ancient trade routes still shape the rhythm of settlements.

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

Ragusa, located in southeastern Sicily, is a city steeped in history and Baroque beauty, often overlooked but truly a gem for travelers seeking a unique and authentic Italian experience. Divided into two distinct parts—Ragusa Superiore and Ragusa Ibla—the city showcases a dramatic contrast between the new and old.

Pisco is a coastal city in southern Peru, set between the Pacific Ocean and the arid landscapes of the Ica region.

Terre-de-Haut is an island off the coast of Guadeloupe and replete with a variety of stunning viewpoints to gaze out at the sparkling waters of the Caribbean Sea.