Lac Abbe, straddling the border between Djibouti and Ethiopia, is one of East Africa’s most otherworldly landscapes.

Guatemala is a country where ancient history and living tradition meet in unexpected ways. The ruins of Tikal, once a major center of the Maya civilization, rise from the dense Petén jungle. Visitors can climb stone temples that pierce the forest canopy and listen for howler monkeys echoing through the trees. Tikal National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, contains over 3,000 structures and still holds secrets under layers of earth and vegetation.

Imlil is a small Berber village nestled in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco, serving as a gateway to the Toubkal National Park. Its history is tied to mountain agriculture and traditional life, with stone houses and terraced fields reflecting centuries of adaptation to the rugged terrain.

Huangshan, also known as the Yellow Mountains, is one of China’s most iconic and culturally significant mountain landscapes.

A popular cruise line port, Portoferraio is a spectacular spot on the Italian coast and principal town of Elba Island.