Matobo National Park sits in the rolling hills of southern Zimbabwe stands as one of the country’s most remarkable landscapes. Its granite domes, balancing rocks and wooded valleys have formed over more than two billion years, creating a setting that feels both ancient and alive. As a UNESCO World Heritage cultural site, the park preserves a landscape that has shaped human life here for millennia, drawing travelers to explore its unusual terrain and storied past.

If you find yourself in Rotterdam, there's a strong chance you've arrived by water. This popular port city (the second largest in the Netherlands) has gone through an architectural renaissance since World War II, with daring, innovative structures dotting the city (cube houses!) and defining its skyline. Café culture is on the rise here, so grab yourself a table and a cup.

Madinah, officially Al Madinah Al Munawwarah, is a city in western Saudi Arabia with a central place in Islamic history and religious life. The city developed around an oasis and is surrounded by volcanic hills and rocky terrain, giving its urban landscape a distinct setting. At its heart stands Al Masjid an Nabawi, the Mosque of the Prophet Muhammad, which is one of the most important religious sites in Islam.

ABERDEEN -- Scotland's third-largest city (pop. 187,000) is characterized by buildings of beautiful white granite. Set beside the North Sea, Aberdeen is both a university town and the capital of the Scottish oil boom. It is also one of Scotland's largest seaside resorts (though its appeal is confined to those who like their water well-chilled).

Limasawa is a small island municipality in Southern Leyte, Philippines, located at the southern end of Leyte Gulf. Its landscape is defined by forested hills, rocky and sandy shorelines, clear coastal waters, and small agricultural areas. The island is made up of several barangays, with Limasawa town serving as the local administrative center.