Lahemaa National Park is a large protected area on Estonia’s northern coast, facing the Gulf of Finland and combining forests, wetlands, rocky shores, sandy beaches, and small islands. It is Estonia’s oldest and largest national park, with landscapes that change noticeably between the coast and the inland forests. The park also protects cultural heritage, including traditional fishing villages, historic manor estates, and old farm landscapes.

Situated on the eastern edge of Cape Breton Island, Sydney in Nova Scotia welcomes visitors with a strong connection to the sea and a deep-rooted cultural identity. The city’s waterfront is a natural gathering place, where boardwalks stretch along the harbor and offer views of fishing boats, cruise ships, and open water. One of its most recognizable landmarks is the world’s largest fiddle, a towering tribute to the region’s musical traditions.

Rockport is a coastal town on the tip of Cape Ann in northeastern Massachusetts, surrounded by rocky shoreline, small coves, and the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The town developed from fishing, quarrying, and maritime trade, and its harbor remains central to its identity. Bearskin Neck, a narrow waterfront peninsula, contains galleries, shops, restaurants, and working boats. Rockport’s landscape is marked by granite ledges and exposed coastal rock, while wooded inland areas provide a contrast

Thekkady is a town in India, located in the Idukki district of Kerala near the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in the Western Ghats. It serves as a key entry point to one of the country’s well-known protected forest areas, where hills, dense vegetation, and a large artificial lake define the landscape. The town itself is modest, with roads lined by spice shops, small lodges, and tour offices. Its setting within a highland region gives it a cooler climate compared to the plains, while its proximity to

Ocho Rios, whose name comes from the Spanish for “Eight Rivers”, was originally a Taíno settlement before Spanish and later British colonial influence shaped its identity. Nestled along Jamaica’s lush north coast, this once-humble fishing village has transformed into a vibrant coastal town that blends historical depth with modern charm.