Malacca, also known as Melaka, sits along Malaysia’s west coast and is one of Southeast Asia’s most historically layered cities.

The Costa del Sol, stretching along the southern coast of Spain in Andalusia, is famed for its golden beaches, lively coastal towns, and sunny Mediterranean climate.

Karakul Lake is a high-altitude lake in eastern Tajikistan, situated in the Pamir Mountains near the village of Karakul. The lake lies at roughly 3,900 meters above sea level within a broad, treeless landscape of rocky plains and high mountain ranges. Its name means “Black Lake” in Turkic, although its water can appear deep blue, green, or turquoise depending on the light. Karakul is the largest lake by surface area in the Pamirs and is part of the wider Tajik National Park.

No airport, a single unnamed village, clear waters and white-sand beaches make Mayreau a quiet, rustic getaway.

Alta is a town in northern Norway located at the head of Altafjord in Finnmark County, well above the Arctic Circle. The area is known for its combination of coastal landscapes, birch forests, mountain plateaus, and Arctic climate.