Corsica
Corsica is a Mediterranean island and territorial collectivity of France known for a landscape that changes quickly from rocky coastlines to forested mountains and inland valleys. Its main towns include Ajaccio, Bastia, Bonifacio, Calvi, and Porto-Vecchio, while smaller villages are scattered through the interior. The island’s geography gives it a strong regional identity, with the sea, mountains, and maquis scrubland shaping both settlement and daily life.
Cienfuegos
Cienfuegos, located on Cuba’s south coast along a sheltered bay, stands apart from many other Cuban cities due to its distinct European origins. Founded in 1819 by French settlers, the city developed with a carefully planned layout, wide avenues, and neoclassical architecture that earned it the nickname “La Perla del Sur.”
Antofagasta
In Chile's arid Norte Grande, only one river in 700 miles of coastline makes it to the sea. Many towns have never experienced rainfall and depend on "Fogcatchers" to collect the morning dew for drinking water.
Marken
An island in the Iisselmeer until 1957 when it was linked to the mainland by a dike. Its unique houses are painted deep green and built on stilts to protect them against the raging sea.
Vilanculous
Vilankulo is a coastal town in Inhambane Province, southern Mozambique, facing the Indian Ocean and the Bazaruto Archipelago. Its shoreline is lined with sandy beaches, coconut palms, shallow waters, and broad views toward the islands offshore. The town serves as one of the main gateways to Bazaruto National Park, with boats departing from the coast for island excursions and marine activities.
