Fort William, located on the western edge of the Scottish Highlands, is often referred to as the “Outdoor Capital of the UK,” but there’s more here than rugged landscapes. Ben Nevis draws hikers from across the world, but visitors don’t need to climb to its summit to experience the scenery. Not far from town, Glen Nevis offers film fans a familiar view, scenes from *Braveheart*, *Harry Potter*, and *Highlander* were all filmed in this dramatic valley.

Argentina's second largest city, founded 400 years ago by Conquistadores, Cordoba is built at the edge of the Pampas and in thefoothills of the Andes Mountains. It is a university town that maintains the charm of Colonial days and Spanish traditions.

Alberta, one of Canada’s western provinces, is renowned for its dramatic natural landscapes and vibrant cultural heritage. It’s a place where sweeping prairies give way to towering peaks, and where Indigenous traditions and pioneer history are deeply interwoven.

Nordfjordeid is a town in Vestland county, western Norway, situated at the end of the Eidsfjorden branch of the larger Nordfjord. Surrounded by steep mountains, fertile valleys, and deep fjord waters, it serves as the administrative center of Stad Municipality.

Stepantsminda, often still referred to as Kazbegi, is a mountain town in northern Georgia near the border with Russia. It sits in the Terek River valley along the Georgian Military Highway, one of the country’s most important historic roads through the Caucasus Mountains.