The Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago off the northwest coast of Africa, offer far more than just sunshine and beaches. Made up of eight main islands, each with its own personality, the Canaries are a place where lunar landscapes, cloud forests, volcanic peaks, and historic towns coexist within short travel distances. On Tenerife, Mount Teide looms over a landscape of solidified lava and craters that look like a science fiction set.

Graz, Austria's second-largest city, is a hidden gem that offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and modernity. Its well-preserved medieval old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, invites visitors to stroll through cobblestone streets lined with Renaissance courtyards and Baroque façades. At the heart of the city is the Schlossberg, a forested hill crowned by the iconic clock tower, Uhrturm.

Egypt’s Port Said sits at the northern entrance of the Suez Canal, where the Mediterranean meets one of the world’s most famous waterways.

Baruunbüren is a small town in northern Mongolia, set within the forest-steppe landscapes of Selenge Province near the Russian border.

Sognefjord stretches over 200 kilometers into Norway’s mountainous interior, making it the country’s longest and deepest fjord.