Farther from a continental landfall than any other group of islands on earth, the twelve Marquesas jut out of the open Pacific just south of the equator, shrouded in a constant cloud cover.

Yangshuo lies along the Li River in southern China’s Guangxi region, long known for landscapes that have shaped Chinese art and poetry for centuries.

St. George, Utah, is a desert city in the state’s southwest corner, celebrated for its striking red rock landscapes, mild climate, and proximity to some of the American West’s most iconic natural wonders.

The Seychelles, an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, is renowned for its turquoise waters, white-sand beaches, and lush tropical landscapes.

Cradle Mountain, located within the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, is one of Australia's most distinctive landscapes. Towering over Dove Lake, the craggy peak rises to 1,545 meters and is often dusted with snow, even in spring. The mountain and surrounding area are part of Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park, which was established in 1922 and has since become a cornerstone of Tasmania’s protected wildlands.