Whangarei sits at the head of a sheltered harbour in Northland, shaped by Māori settlement and later maritime trade.

Senja is Norway’s second-largest island, located well above the Arctic Circle and often described as a condensed version of the country’s most dramatic landscapes.

The Philippines is an archipelago of more than 7,600 islands in Southeast Asia, known for its striking coastlines, tropical forests, and vibrant cultural diversity.

No airport, a single unnamed village, clear waters and white-sand beaches make Mayreau a quiet, rustic getaway.

Varanasi sits along the sacred Ganges River in northern India as one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It is a place where daily life and rituals flow together on the long stone steps called ghats that reach down to the water. Visitors often rise early for a sunrise boat ride, watching as light spreads across the river and pilgrims make gentle offerings to the water.