Taranto is a city on the coast of the Ionian Sea in Southern Italy. It is situated between the bodies of water named Mar Piccolo and Mar Grande.

Marigot Bay, located on the western coast of Saint Lucia, is often regarded as one of the Caribbean’s most picturesque natural harbors. Enclosed by lush green hills and swaying palms, the bay has long drawn sailors, writers, and filmmakers.

Portoroz lies on Slovenia’s short Adriatic coast, where its identity has been shaped by the sea and by centuries of salt production in the nearby Sečovlje pans.

Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, sits where the Blue and White Nile rivers meet, creating a unique landscape of waterways, islands, and riverbanks.

This is a city one could get lost in for days, exploring the old Ming Dynasty walls and wandering through its superb museum. If time permits, you should also take a walk through Linggu Park, home of the Linggu Pagoda and other items of Buddhist interest. Even just a casual walk through the streets-replete with food vendors and baskets of live geese-will help convey the unique flavor of this city.