While an earthquake in 1972 left few buildings intact in downtown Managua, new areas are building up. Managua has excellent restaurants, nice hotels, and is a good base for day tours into the countryside.

El Salvador's capital and largest city lies in a valley at the foot of the large San Salvador volcano. Shanty towns abound and the streets are lined with people selling everything.

Bodrum is a resort town on the dazzling blue bay, in which the Aegean and the Mediterranean Seas meet. The town's charm is well-known, attracting a diverse population of vacationers who stroll along its long palm-lined waterfront, while elegant yachts crowd the marina. Not far from town , you can swim in absolutely clear, tideless, warm seas.

Paamiut lies on Greenland’s southwest coast, where the Labrador Sea meets a rocky, fjord-cut shoreline. Established in the 18th century as a Danish trading post and mission, the town developed around fishing and sealing, activities that continue to shape daily life.

Lagos, Nigeria’s largest city and economic hub, is located on the country’s southwestern coast along the Atlantic Ocean. It is a bustling metropolis where modern skyscrapers and commercial centers meet historic neighborhoods and lively markets.