Pasadena is a city in Southern California set at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains, about ten miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles. It is known for its historic neighborhoods, Craftsman architecture, cultural institutions, and long association with the Tournament of Roses. Tree-lined streets and distinct districts give the city a character separate from the larger Los Angeles area.

Cameroon is often called “Africa in miniature” for good reason. Within its borders, travelers can explore coastal beaches, dense rainforests, vast savannas, active volcanoes, and snow-capped peaks, all without crossing a border. The country’s most iconic landmark, Mount Cameroon, is the highest mountain in West Africa and an active volcano that draws hikers from around the world.

The Great Wall of China stretches across mountains, deserts, and grasslands, forming one of the most striking man-made landmarks in the world. Rather than a single continuous wall, it is a network of sections built with stone, brick, and packed earth, each shaped by the landscape it crosses. In areas near Beijing, such as Mutianyu, the wall winds along forested ridges, offering sweeping views that change with the seasons.

A lovely city between the Central and Western mountain ranges, it is known as the capital of salsa music and claims to be home to the most beautiful women in the world.

Nyanga is a highland destination in northeastern Zimbabwe, set within the rolling landscapes of the Eastern Highlands. The area is centered on Nyanga National Park, where open grasslands, mountain slopes, rocky outcrops, streams, and patches of woodland create a cooler environment than much of the country.