Zimbabwe, located in the heart of Southern Africa, is a country defined by dramatic landscapes and a rich cultural heritage. The country’s diverse geography includes sweeping savannas, lush national parks, and striking mountain ranges.

Lobesa–Metsina is a rural area in Punakha District, western Bhutan, set within the warm and fertile Punakha Valley. The settlements lie among rice paddies, mustard fields, orchards, and forested hills, with the Punatsangchhu River shaping the wider valley landscape. Lobesa is located along the main road linking Punakha and Wangdue Phodrang and provides access to villages and agricultural areas surrounding the valley. The region has a distinctly rural character, with traditional Bhutanese houses,

Sal is a relatively flat, dry island in Cabo Verde, known for its broad beaches, volcanic landscapes, and strong connection with the sea. Its main urban centers are Espargos, the island’s administrative capital, and Santa Maria, a coastal town that developed around fishing and salt production and is now the island’s principal tourism center.

Guayaquil, Ecuador, is a vibrant port city and a frequent starting point for cruises to the Galapagos Islands.

Thyolo is a district and town in southern Malawi, set among the rolling hills of the Shire Highlands between Blantyre and Mount Mulanje. It is best known for its tea estates, where carefully planted rows of tea cover the slopes and form one of the region’s defining landscapes. The area also produces coffee and other crops, while the surrounding highlands support forests and farmland.