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White buildings overlooking the sea in Santorini — White buildings overlooking the sea in Santorini. Original photograph and photographer credit on Pexels. Pexels License. Downloaded September 9, 2026; resized, with display crops. Read the associated article.

A small globe held against a landscape — A small globe held against a landscape. Original photograph and photographer credit on Pexels. Pexels License. Downloaded September 9, 2026; resized, with display crops. Read the associated article.

A hiker overlooking a green volcanic landscape — A hiker overlooking a green volcanic landscape. Original photograph and photographer credit on Pexels. Pexels License. Downloaded September 9, 2026; resized, with display crops. Read the associated article.

Canoes beside a mountain lake — Canoes beside a mountain lake. Original photograph and photographer credit on Pexels. Pexels License. Downloaded September 9, 2026; resized, with display crops. Read the associated article.

A resort pool surrounded by palms — A resort pool surrounded by palms. Original photograph and photographer credit on Pexels. Pexels License. Downloaded September 9, 2026; resized, with display crops. Read the associated article.

A canal between city buildings in Venice — A canal between city buildings in Venice. Original photograph and photographer credit on Pexels. Pexels License. Downloaded September 9, 2026; resized, with display crops. Read the associated article.

Overwater accommodation beside a tropical island — Overwater accommodation beside a tropical island. Original photograph and photographer credit on Pexels. Pexels License. Downloaded September 9, 2026; resized, with display crops. Read the associated article.

The River Thames and Westminster at dusk — The River Thames and Westminster at dusk. Original photograph and photographer credit on Pexels. Pexels License. Downloaded September 9, 2026; resized, with display crops. Read the associated article.

A resort pool at evening — A resort pool at evening. Original photograph and photographer credit on Pexels. Pexels License. Downloaded September 9, 2026; resized, with display crops. Read the associated article.

A traveller with luggage in an airport — A traveller with luggage in an airport. Original photograph and photographer credit on Pexels. Pexels License. Downloaded September 9, 2026; resized, with display crops. Read the associated article.

Milan Cathedral and its public square — Milan Cathedral and its public square. Original photograph and photographer credit on Pexels. Pexels License. Downloaded September 9, 2026; resized, with display crops. Read the associated article.

Saint Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow — destination illustration, not current travel advice — Saint Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow — destination illustration, not current travel advice. Original photograph and photographer credit on Pexels. Pexels License. Downloaded September 9, 2026; resized, with display crops. Read the associated article.

The Golden Gate Bridge — The Golden Gate Bridge. Original photograph and photographer credit on Pexels. Pexels License. Downloaded September 9, 2026; resized, with display crops. Read the associated article.

A tropical beach with palms and clear water — A tropical beach with palms and clear water. Original photograph and photographer credit on Pexels. Pexels License. Downloaded September 9, 2026; resized, with display crops. Read the associated article.

A coastal cove beneath cliffs — A coastal cove beneath cliffs. Original photograph and photographer credit on Pexels. Pexels License. Downloaded September 9, 2026; resized, with display crops. Read the associated article.

A small frog against a green background — A small frog against a green background. Original photograph and photographer credit on Pexels. Pexels License. Downloaded September 9, 2026; resized, with display crops. Read the associated article.

Hot-air balloons above a rocky landscape — Hot-air balloons above a rocky landscape. Original photograph and photographer credit on Pexels. Pexels License. Downloaded September 9, 2026; resized, with display crops. Read the associated article.

A granite mountain landscape with forest — A granite mountain landscape with forest. Original photograph and photographer credit on Pexels. Pexels License. Downloaded September 9, 2026; resized, with display crops. Read the associated article.

Mountains reflected in a still lake — Mountains reflected in a still lake. Original photograph and photographer credit on Pexels. Pexels License. Downloaded September 9, 2026; resized, with display crops. Read the associated article.

A person standing beside a mountain lake — A person standing beside a mountain lake. Original photograph and photographer credit on Pexels. Pexels License. Downloaded September 9, 2026; resized, with display crops. Read the associated article.

A monochrome mountain ridge — A monochrome mountain ridge. Original photograph and photographer credit on Pexels. Pexels License. Downloaded September 9, 2026; resized, with display crops. Read the associated article.

A traveller watching balloons over a landscape — A traveller watching balloons over a landscape. Original photograph and photographer credit on Pexels. Pexels License. Downloaded September 9, 2026; resized, with display crops. Read the associated article.

Waves reaching a sandy shore — Waves reaching a sandy shore. Original photograph and photographer credit on Pexels. Pexels License. Downloaded September 9, 2026; resized, with display crops. Read the associated article.

Colourful buildings beside a canal — Colourful buildings beside a canal. Original photograph and photographer credit on Pexels. Pexels License. Downloaded September 9, 2026; resized, with display crops. Read the associated article.

A bright mountain lake surrounded by forest — A bright mountain lake surrounded by forest. Original photograph and photographer credit on Pexels. Pexels License. Downloaded September 9, 2026; resized, with display crops. Read the associated article.