Ahangama is a coastal town in Sri Lanka’s Southern Province, situated between Galle and Weligama along a shoreline of sandy bays, rocky reefs, and coconut palms. The town has traditionally been connected with fishing, while surfing has become an important part of its modern identity. Kabalana Beach is one of the area’s best-known surf locations, with reef breaks attracting experienced surfers as well as surf schools catering to learners.

Noto is a hilltop city in southeastern Sicily, know for its carefully planned historic center and extensive use of warm-colored local limestone. Its main streets and squares are lined with churches, monasteries, palaces, and civic buildings whose carved facades create a unified architectural character.

Bloemfontein is the capital of the Free State province and South Africa’s judicial capital, located near the geographic centre of the country. Known locally as Bloem, the city is often called the “City of Roses,” a reference to the many rose gardens found around its streets and parks. Its character comes from a combination of government institutions, historic sandstone buildings, museums, universities, and open spaces.

Koloa sits on Kauai’s south shore and holds a special place in Hawaiian history as the site of the islands’ first successful sugar plantation.

Elbow Beach is a long, gently curving stretch of pale pink sand on Bermuda’s South Shore in Paget Parish, close to Hamilton. The beach takes its name from its distinctive bend, which resembles an elbow when viewed from the water. Protective coral reefs offshore help create relatively calm conditions, making the beach suitable for swimming and body surfing.