Tongariro National Park, on New Zealand’s North Island, holds deep cultural meaning as well as striking geological presence.

Puerto Limon is a busy port city and capital of the Limon province. This Caribbean locale is blanketed with rainforest habitats and full of tropical beauty.

Alter do Chão is a riverside village in the Brazilian state of Pará, on the banks of the clear Tapajós River. Though part of the larger municipality of Santarém, Alter do Chão has its own rhythm and identity, known far beyond Brazil for the white-sand beaches that appear when river levels drop between July and December. One of the most famous spots is Ilha do Amor (Love Island), a sandbar just off the village shore that feels almost like a hidden world of warm water and bright sky.

Visitors to this breathtaking and romantic Cyclades archipelago will gaze at the whitewashed cubiform houses sitting cliffside and hovering over the water.

Angola is one of Africa’s most surprising travel destinations, where modern cities meet ancient traditions and landscapes range from dramatic waterfalls to endless Atlantic beaches. In the capital of Luanda the waterfront promenade known as the Marginal buzzes with music, food stalls, and sunset views. A short drive away, the Fortress of São Miguel panoramic views of the bay.