Big Bend Ranch State Park is a vast protected landscape in southwestern Texas, stretching along the Rio Grande beside Big Bend National Park and the Mexican border. The park covers rugged desert, volcanic formations, steep canyons, and broad Chihuahuan Desert plains, with the river forming its southern boundary. Its remote setting and limited development give the area a distinctly wild character.

Sharing a common lagoon with Raiatean and accessible only by boat, Taha'a produces about 80% of all vanilla in French Polynesia. Taha'a is the only island in the Society Islands that can be completely circled by boat inside the protected lagoon.

Kosovo, one of Europe’s youngest countries, offers visitors a glimpse into a landscape marked by resilience and rich tradition. The capital, Pristina, blends modern life with historical landmarks such as the Imperial Mosque, built in the 15th century, and the National Library, known for its unique architectural style. Walking through the city, visitors encounter a mix of Ottoman influences alongside vibrant street art and lively cafes.

Catembe is a coastal district of Maputo, located on the southern shore of Maputo Bay directly across the water from central Maputo. Its landscape includes sandy beaches, low coastal vegetation, open land, and views across the bay toward the capital. The district has traditionally been a quieter counterpart to Maputo, with fishing, small-scale agriculture, and coastal activities forming part of local life.

Nuuksio National Park is a protected landscape of forests, lakes, rocky hills, and wetlands in southern Finland, close to the Helsinki metropolitan area. The park lies mainly in Espoo and extends into Kirkkonummi and Vihti, yet its terrain feels far removed from the nearby urban region. Pine and spruce forests cover much of the area, while numerous small lakes occupy hollows between granite ridges.