Oia is a historic village on the northern tip of Santorini, built along the steep rim of the island’s volcanic caldera. Its whitewashed houses, cave dwellings, blue-domed churches, and narrow pedestrian lanes follow the contours of the cliffs above the Aegean Sea. The village developed a strong maritime identity through its captains’ houses and seafaring families, many of which are preserved among its traditional buildings.

Aguas Calientes, officially called Machupicchu Pueblo, sits in a narrow valley below the ruins of Machu Picchu, shaped almost entirely by geography and access. The town grew around the railway and hot springs that give it its name, becoming a necessary stopping point rather than a destination planned in advance. Its identity is closely tied to movement, with most people arriving on foot or by train and staying briefly before heading uphill.

Gibraltar is located in southern tip of Spain, on a tiny peninsula. It is governed by the British and named after the Rock of Gibraltar, which is located on its east side. The territory is mainly used as a shipping port, and a port-of-call for cruise ships.

The Maldives, a nation of islands scattered across the Indian Ocean, is known for its dazzling turquoise waters, white-sand beaches, and vibrant coral reefs. Stretching across 26 atolls, this tropical paradise is often described as one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

Located in the Indian state of Punjab, Amritsar is perhaps best known as the home of the Golden Temple, or Harmandir Sahib. It is one of the Sikhism religion's most significant and most-visited gurudwaras (place of worship). Tourists may also be interested in one of several museums, Urban Haat Food Street, Gobindgarh Fort and the Jallianwala Bagh memorial garden.