Tasiilaq is the largest town in East Greenland, situated on Ammassalik Island beside a sheltered fjord and surrounded by steep mountains. Its remote setting gives the town a distinct character, with colorful houses scattered across hilly terrain and waterways leading into a rugged Arctic landscape. Tasiilaq serves as a base for exploring the surrounding fjords, glaciers, valleys, and smaller settlements.

Sun Moon Lake is a mountain lake in Nantou County, central Taiwan, surrounded by forested hills and settlements. It is Taiwan's largest alpine lake and is known for the distinctive shape of its shoreline, which includes a smaller section resembling a crescent moon and a larger section associated with the sun. The lake sits within a scenic basin at an elevation of about 748 meters, creating a cooler setting than many lowland parts of Taiwan.

Located in northern Washington State, near the Canadian Border, Bellingham is the southern port for the Alaska Marine Highway System. Area attractions inlcude the San Juan Islands, winter skiing and the popular resort of Semi-Ah-Moo.

The Orange River is the longest river in South Africa and one of the defining natural features of southern Africa.

On the north-western coast of Sal Island in Cape Verde sits Palmeira, an authentic fishing settlement where day-to-day life still revolves around the sea. The village’s seaside restaurants serve grilled tuna, octopus, and flying fish fresh from the day’s catch. Just a short trip from the centre lies Buracona, a natural lava rock pool famous for the “Blue Eye,” a glowing underwater cave that shines when the sunlight hits at just the right angle.