ABERDEEN -- Scotland's third-largest city (pop. 187,000) is characterized by buildings of beautiful white granite. Set beside the North Sea, Aberdeen is both a university town and the capital of the Scottish oil boom. It is also one of Scotland's largest seaside resorts (though its appeal is confined to those who like their water well-chilled).

Lac Abbe, straddling the border between Djibouti and Ethiopia, is one of East Africa’s most otherworldly landscapes.

Aguas Calientes, officially called Machupicchu Pueblo, sits in a narrow valley below the ruins of Machu Picchu, shaped almost entirely by geography and access.

Nestled in the heart of the Andean mountains, Colombia's Coffee Region, or “Eje Cafetero,” is a lush tapestry of rolling hills, fertile valleys, and towering wax palms. This UNESCO World Heritage-listed landscape is more than just the epicenter of Colombia's coffee production—it is an invitation to explore a culture steeped in tradition, warmth, and a deep appreciation for the natural world.

Surrounded by dramatic Alpine scenery, Saxon has long been known for its orchards and vineyards, benefitting from the region’s sunny microclimate.