Ontario is a city in Southern California’s Inland Empire, located in San Bernardino County at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains. The city occupies a landscape that has been shaped by agriculture, residential development, and transportation infrastructure, with the mountains providing a prominent backdrop to the north.
Gloucester is a coastal city on Cape Ann in northeastern Massachusetts, surrounded by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Gloucester Harbor, and the Gulf of Maine. Its rocky shoreline, islands, working waterfront, and long fishing tradition have shaped the city’s identity. Gloucester Harbor remains active with commercial fishing vessels, while the downtown area contains shops, restaurants, galleries, and historic buildings.
King Island was discovered in 1798, and was a preferred breeding area for sea elephants and seals. Around the island are many shipwrecks, caused by the rough seas of the Bass Strait.
Kaberneeme is a small coastal village on a wooded peninsula in Harju County, northeastern Estonia, overlooking Kaberneeme Bay and the Gulf of Finland. The village is surrounded largely by sandy ground and pine forest, with the shoreline, marina, and beach forming its main points of interest. Its location gives Kaberneeme a distinctly maritime character while keeping it within easy reach of Tallinn.
Wadi Shab is one of Oman's most beautiful wadis. Shab Village on the coast, is a picturesque fishing village overlooked by old houses and a small fort. Rocky paths, clear blue pools and banana plantations will be the backdrop for a picnic lunch.
Other Popular Destinations in Oman
Muscat
Travelers on the Arabian Sea often find themselves in Muscat, on the Gulf of Oman. This port capital is situated between ocean and mountains, and boasts lovely beaches, great diving sites (watch for turtles!), 16th-century forts, and the impressive Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, which can hold 20,000 people.
Nizwa
In the heart of Oman lies Nizwa, a city once considered the country’s capital and a hub of learning and trade. Its iconic round fort, built in the 17th century, remains one of Oman’s most visited landmarks.