Set in a wide alpine valley beneath the north face of the Eiger, Grindelwald has long been a place where mountain life and mountaineering history intersect. The village grew from a farming settlement into one of Switzerland’s earliest alpine tourism hubs in the 19th century, when climbers, writers, and scientists arrived to study—and attempt—the surrounding peaks.

Ao Nang is a coastal town in Thailand’s Krabi province, set against a backdrop of limestone cliffs that rise abruptly from the shoreline. Once a quiet fishing village, it has grown into a lively seaside hub while still retaining strong ties to the surrounding landscape.

Australia’s Port Douglas is a tropical escape tucked between two natural wonders: the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest.

Nunavut comprises a major portion of Northern Canada, and most of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Its vast territory makes it the fifth-largest country subdivision in the world, as well as the largest in North America.

Blair Atholl, a village in the heart of Highland Perthshire, Scotland, is best known as the home of Blair Castle, a striking white-walled fortress that has stood for over seven centuries.