This southern Mexican state borders Guatemala. Its mountainous highlands and dense rainforest are dotted with several Mayan archaeological sites and Spanish colonial towns.

Sinaloa, in Northwest Mexico, comprises 18 municipalities, and Culiacán Rosales serves as its capital. It is located opposite Baja California Sur, across the Gulf of California.

Saltillo, the capital of Coahuila, blends centuries of tradition with a quiet confidence that rewards travelers looking for something different. Founded in 1577, the city’s colonial heritage is on full display in its well-preserved downtown, where the Catedral de Santiago towers above Plaza de Armas. Just steps away, the Alameda Zaragoza park offers shaded paths and fountains, providing a peaceful break between stops at nearby museums.

Connemara, on Ireland’s rugged west coast in County Galway, is a region defined by its untamed landscapes, Gaelic traditions, and tranquil pace of life.

Madagascar, the world’s fourth-largest island, lies off the southeastern coast of Africa and is renowned for its extraordinary biodiversity and unique landscapes. Its rainforests, spiny deserts, and highland plateaus provide habitats for species found nowhere else on Earth.