Taif, situated in the mountains of western Saudi Arabia, is a city renowned for its cooler climate, lush landscapes, and historical significance. Nestled at an elevation of around 1,700 meters, it has long served as a summer retreat from the intense heat of the surrounding desert, attracting visitors to its gardens, orchards, and scenic viewpoints.

León, central Mexico, in Guanajuato State, in a fertile river valley, at an altitude of about 6000 ft. León is the industrial, commercial, and transportation center for a rich agricultural region and is a shoe-manufacturing center. Founded in 1576, León was a Spanish colonial administrative center.

Chitwan National Park is one of Nepal’s most important protected natural areas. Located in the subtropical lowlands of southern Nepal, the park is known for dense sal forests, grasslands, rivers, and a large concentration of wildlife.

Located off the coast of Ecuador, Floreana Island is one of the Galápagos Islands and a popular stop for gazing at a variety of wildlife, including Galápagos tortoises and flamingoes. Post Office Bay is home to the island chain's first post office site, originally established by visiting whalers in the 18th century. Though one of the smallest islands in the Galápagos, Floreana is well worth the trip!

Erg Chigaga is a remote field of large sand dunes in southeastern Morocco, extending across the Sahara near M'Hamid El Ghizlane in the Drâa Valley. It is one of the country’s largest dune areas, with sand ridges spread across a broad desert landscape far from major settlements. Some dunes rise to around 60 metres, while the surrounding terrain alternates between sand, gravel plains, and dry desert vegetation.