Baffin Island is Canada’s largest island and one of the Arctic’s most imposing landscapes, shaped by ice, migration, and long human presence. Inuit communities have lived here for thousands of years, developing deep connections to sea ice, wildlife, and seasonal movement.

Liepāja is a coastal city in western Latvia, positioned between the Baltic Sea and Lake Liepāja. Its identity has long been shaped by the sea, port activity, industry, and music, while the city center contains a notable collection of wooden and Art Nouveau buildings. A broad sandy beach stretches along the coast, separated from the urban area by the large Seaside Park.

Sal is a relatively flat, dry island in Cabo Verde, known for its broad beaches, volcanic landscapes, and strong connection with the sea. Its main urban centers are Espargos, the island’s administrative capital, and Santa Maria, a coastal town that developed around fishing and salt production and is now the island’s principal tourism center.

Piti is a coastal village on the western side of Guam, located around Apra Harbor and the island’s central western shoreline. Its landscape includes limestone hills, mangrove areas, coral reefs, and sheltered coastal waters, while the village itself contains residential neighborhoods, historic sites, and small commercial areas.

Erindi Private Game Reserve is a large wildlife area in central Namibia, situated between Windhoek and the coast. The reserve covers a broad landscape of open savanna, dry woodland, rocky hills, and seasonal watercourses. Its name comes from a Herero word meaning “place of water,” reflecting the importance of water sources within the reserve’s semi-arid environment.