Alghero, located on the northwest coast of Sardinia, Italy, is a seaside city that blends history, culture, and natural beauty.

Harstad is a coastal town in northern Norway, located on Hinnøya, the country’s largest island, and overlooking the strategic waters of Vågsfjorden. Its history spans from Viking settlements to modern fishing and shipping, giving the town a blend of maritime heritage and regional importance.

Lagos sits on the southern edge of Portugal’s Algarve where a lively old port town meets wide Atlantic skies. Just a short stroll from the heart of town, the coast drops away into a spectacle at Ponta da Piedade, where golden sandstone cliffs rise out of the Atlantic and have been shaped into stacks, natural arches and grottoes over millennia. At the top, the Ponta da Piedade Lighthouse watches over this dramatic shoreline and offers a great backdrop for photos as the sun sets into the ocean.

Astana, officially known as Nur-Sultan, is the modern capital of Kazakhstan and a striking example of contemporary urban design in Central Asia.

From the rugged highlands and volcanic plateaus to the lowland deserts and the Great Rift Valley, Ethiopia's terrain is as varied as it is dramatic.