Hermanus is a coastal town in the Western Cape, set along Walker Bay between the Kleinrivier Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. It is best known for its land-based whale watching, with southern right whales regularly entering the sheltered waters of the bay. The town combines a compact centre with a long coastal cliff path, beaches, coves, and residential areas extending along the shoreline.

Jyväskylä is a city in central Finland surrounded by forests, lakes, and rolling hills, with Lake Jyväsjärvi forming a prominent part of its southern edge. It is the regional center of Central Finland and has a strong connection with education, design, and modern Finnish architecture. The city is known internationally for buildings designed by Alvar Aalto, whose work includes the University of Jyväskylä campus and several civic buildings.

Réunion, a French overseas department in the Indian Ocean, lies east of Madagascar and combines European and Creole influences in a tropical setting. Its volcanic landscapes, lush forests, and coastal towns make it an extraordinary destination for those seeking both culture and nature.

Ancient port and ship building center north of Edinburgh, it is now an important industrial center for Scotland.

St. Louis is a major city in the state of Missouri, United States, located along the western bank of the Mississippi River. It is widely recognized for the Gateway Arch, which defines its skyline and reflects its historical role as a point of movement toward the western parts of the country.