High in the Kullu Valley of Himachal Pradesh, Manali is where snow-dusted peaks, rushing rivers, and quiet cedar forests come together to create a destination full of experiences. The town sits beside the Beas River at nearly 2,000 meters above sea level, offering a refreshing escape from India’s plains. Legend says the name “Manali” comes from “Manu-Alaya,” meaning the home of sage Manu, who is believed to have repopulated the world after a great flood.

Mont-Saint-Michel rises from tidal flats along the Normandy coast, its abbey and village shaped by centuries of pilgrimage, defense, and isolation.

Florence (Firenze) is a compact city, but densely packed with spectacular art and architecture everywhere you look. The city center itself is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Dakar, the lively capital of Senegal, stands at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean on the Cape Verde Peninsula. As the westernmost city on the African mainland, it has long been a crossroads of cultures, trade, and ideas.

Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park, in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, is one of the country’s oldest protected areas and holds deep historical importance in conservation.