Nestled high in the Pyrenees, Soldeu is a mountain village in the principality of Andorra, best known for its access to Grandvalira, which is one of the largest ski areas in Southern Europe. At 1,800 meters above sea level, Soldeu has grown from a quiet farming village into a winter destination with over 200 kilometers of slopes. It hosted World Cup alpine ski races in 2019 and is scheduled to host the Finals again in 2029.

Brazil's third largest city, Belo Horizonte was founded in 1897. Most of Brazil's gems and semi-precious stones are mined in this area and it is where you can find the best bargains, from aquamarines to imperial topaz. It is just 59 miles from Brazil's most historic colonial city, Ouro Preto.

George, nestling below the magnificent Outeniqua Mountains is the sixth oldest town in South Africa. It is situated in the beautiful Western Cape Province and is the Capital of the Southern Cape. The town's central position between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth and its close proximity to other towns of the Garden Route with road, air and rail links to all the important centers in the country, has resulted in George becoming a major distribution, education and medical centre.

One of the "Out Islands" of the Bahamas, Long Island lies at the eastern reaches of the more than 700 islands and cays that make up thisspectacular archipelago. Located on the Tropic of Cancer, approximately 160 miles southeast of Nassau (a one hour flight), it covers nearly 230 square miles and is 70 miles long by five miles at its widest point.

Solitaire is a small settlement in central Namibia, positioned where routes from Windhoek, Walvis Bay, Sesriem, and the Namib-Naukluft region meet. Its isolated location among gravel plains, rocky hills, and dry river valleys makes it a practical stopping point on journeys through the Namib Desert.

Badami is a historic town in Karnataka’s Bagalkot district, set among red sandstone cliffs and rocky hills in the northern Deccan. Once an important Chalukyan capital, the town is now best known for its rock-cut temples, carved directly into the sandstone surrounding Agastya Lake. The compact setting brings together ancient monuments, a reservoir, rocky outcrops, and narrow valleys, creating a landscape closely tied to the region’s architectural heritage. Badami also forms part of the important