Located at the foot of the Pyrenees in southwestern France, Lourdes is best known for the Marian apparitions reported by 14-year-old Bernadette Soubirous in 1858. These events transformed the small market town into one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the world. The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, which includes the Grotto of Massabielle, the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, and the underground Basilica of St. Pius X, draws millions each year.

Dominica, known as the “Nature Island of the Caribbean,” is a haven for eco-tourists and adventure seekers. Nestled between the French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique, this lush island boasts a remarkable landscape of volcanic mountains, dense rainforests, and stunning waterfalls. Dominica’s most iconic natural wonder is the Boiling Lake, the second-largest hot spring in the world.

Ronda, perched high above the El Tajo gorge in southern Spain’s Málaga province, offers one of the most dramatic landscapes in Andalusia. The city is split in two by a 120-meter-deep canyon carved by the Guadalevín River, and connected by the iconic Puente Nuevo, an 18th-century stone bridge that took over 40 years to complete. Visitors crossing the bridge can stop at the viewpoint built into the stone itself, once used as a prison.

Giza, Egypt, is a destination that embodies the mysteries and grandeur of ancient civilization, drawing millions of visitors every year to marvel at its iconic monuments. At the heart of Giza stands the Giza Plateau, home to the legendary Pyramids of Giza — the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure.

Adara is a small, remote village on Atauro Island in Timor-Leste, known for its quiet charm and deep connection to the sea. Nestled between steep mountain slopes and the turquoise waters of the Wetar Strait, the community lives largely from fishing and small-scale agriculture.