Skadar Lake National Park protects the Montenegrin side of Lake Skadar, the largest lake in the Balkans, near the country's southern border with Albania. The lake expands and contracts with seasonal water levels, creating a landscape of marshes, reed beds, open water, rocky shores, and low hills. The park is especially important for wetland wildlife and contains a rich variety of fish, plants, and birds.

A lesser-known river port in the Mekong Delta, Sa Dec was once the capital of Dong Thap province of southern Vietnam. Today, it is best known for its flower gardens and authentic bustling market. The city is also famous as the setting for French writer Marguerite Duras' 1984 novel, The Lover, and its 1991 film adaptation of the same name.

St. Barthélemy, often called St. Barts, is a small French Caribbean island known for its blend of natural beauty, refined luxury, and vibrant culture.

Set along the western shore of Lake Maggiore, Stresa is one of northern Italy’s most graceful lakeside towns. Its elegant promenade, framed by grandhotels and views of the Borromean Islands, has attracted travelers since the 19th century, from European nobility to writers like Ernest Hemingway.

Santa Maria is the main coastal town on Sal, one of Cabo Verde’s eastern islands, and is closely connected with the island’s fishing and salt-producing heritage. The town developed beside a long sandy beach on the southern coast, with low buildings, narrow streets, small shops, restaurants, and a busy waterfront forming its center.