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The grassy heights of Hirado’s Kawachi Pass offer sweeping views of the Kujuku Islands and the Genkai Sea.

Huvadhu Atoll Maldives; aerial of a white-sand beach, inside a resort restaurant, and grilled rainbow runner.

Sun loungers on the sand outside Nammo Beach Club at Nihi Rote and Hospitality Academy in eastern Indonesia.

Scenes of George Town, Penang in Malaysia: a speakeasy bar, an industrial-cool restaurant, and sharing plates at a bistro.

Views from Mooloolaba’s coastal boardwalk.

The exterior of the striking main building at Meteora Vineyard in Queensland, Australia.

A yellowfin tuna on display at Sydney Fish Market’s trading floor; opening day.

A forest walk outside Yamanaka Onsen, Japan.

Outside the main gate of Hoshinoya Nara Prison.

Gifu’s rural attractions include the mountain village of Shirakawa-go; the koi pond at Nemichi Shrine in Seki.