San Ignacio sits in western Belize’s Cayo District on the banks of the Macal and Mopan Rivers, where the town and its sister settlement of Santa Elena are linked by Belize’s lone suspension bridge. Its location also makes San Ignacio a gateway to both inland Belize and the nearby Guatemalan border, making it easy for curious travelers to explore beyond town limits.

Puerto Natales sits at the head of the Ultima Esperanza Sound in southern Chile, serving as the gateway to Patagonia’s dramatic landscapes.

One of the most beautiful islands in the Bahamas, Grand Bahama Island is home to the renowned capitol city of Freeport/Lucaya. Grand Bahama Island offers lovely beaches, three national parks, a variety of natural wonders including an extensive system of underwater caves, and a vast array of marine life. The towns on the island range from the small and peaceful to the resort-filled city with its casinos and Bahamas entertainments.

County Kerry, located in Ireland’s southwest corner, is a landscape of dramatic contrasts, where rugged mountains meet serene lakes and Atlantic waves crash against wild peninsulas. Known as “The Kingdom,” Kerry holds deep cultural and historical significance, with ancient ring forts, medieval monasteries, and Gaelic traditions that endure in everyday life.

Chios lies in the northeastern Aegean, close enough to the Turkish coast that the mainland feels present in daily life.