Ganges River
The River Ganges, flowing through India and Bangladesh, supports millions of people living in the river basin. In Hinduism, the river is considered the most sacred, and as a result it is in important element of many Hindu rituals and festivals.
Santiago Island
Set in the heart of the Galápagos archipelago, Santiago Island offers a raw and untamed landscape shaped by volcanic forces. Unlike more developed islands in the region, Santiago remains largely uninhabited, giving visitors a rare look at ecosystems that have evolved with minimal human presence. Its coastline shifts from black lava fields to soft sandy beaches, while inland trails reveal hardened flows and scattered vegetation slowly reclaiming the terrain.
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is a well-known elephant care facility in Pinnawala village, in Sri Lanka’s Sabaragamuwa Province, about 13 kilometers northeast of Kegalle. Set on a large property beside the Maha Oya River, the facility provides care for Asian elephants and has become one of the country’s most recognized wildlife attractions. Its setting combines open grounds, coconut trees, and riverbanks where elephants can be observed during parts of their daily routine. The facility is managed
Hokkaido
Hokkaido is Japan's northernmost main island and the country's second-largest island, known for broad landscapes, volcanic mountains, forests, lakes, and a cooler climate than most of Japan. Sapporo serves as the prefectural capital and largest city, while smaller communities extend across farmland, coastlines, and mountain regions.
Glennallen
Glennallen is a small community in the Copper River Valley of south-central Alaska, positioned near the junction of the Glenn and Richardson highways. It serves as a regional service center for a widely scattered population and is surrounded by broad valleys, forests, wetlands, and distant mountain ranges. The Wrangell and Chugach Mountains rise around the wider region, while the Copper River and its tributaries shape the landscape.
