Espiritu Santo, one of the largest islands of Vanuatu off the east coast of Australia, is a popular destination for divers. Famous Champagne Beach, as one might guess from the name, offers crystal clear waters and powdery white sands, while the western side of the island is dotted with caves to explore and reefs team with marine life just offshore.

Khao Lak rests quietly along Thailand’s Andaman coastline, about an hour north of Phuket, yet it feels worlds apart. This stretch of shoreline runs for miles, with wide sandy beaches that often seem almost untouched. The name itself comes from the nearby mountain that rises behind the coast, giving the area a dramatic backdrop where forest meets sea.

Bolivia's third largest city, it lies high in the valley of Cordillera Oriental. It is an agricultural hub of the country, especially for grains. Founded in 1574 by a conquistador, it is the home of an excellent archeological museum.

The Cederberg region in the Western Cape of South Africa is a striking land of rocky ridges, wide skies, and quiet valleys. Less than three hours’ drive from Cape Town, the jagged sandstone mountains rise in shapes that seem carved by giants, and shady kloofs hide wonders like ancient rock art that tell stories from thousands of years ago. Hikes to natural landmarks like Wolfberg Arch and the Maltese Cross take visitors deep into terrain shaped by time.

Harpers Ferry is a small historic town in West Virginia's eastern panhandle, positioned where the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers meet within a gap in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Much of the community is preserved within Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, where narrow streets, historic buildings, river views, and wooded slopes create a setting closely tied to the landscape. The town is known for its role in American history, but its location also makes it a destination for hiking, climbing, fis