La Rochelle sits on France’s Atlantic coast, shaped by centuries of maritime trade, independence, and outward-looking ambition.

Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, is a city where tradition and modernity meet in striking ways. Towering over the skyline are the Petronas Twin Towers, once the tallest buildings in the world, while at street level you’ll find lively markets, ornate temples, and colonial-era architecture.

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.

The Brecon Beacons, officially known as Bannau Brycheiniog, rise through south-central Wales as a landscape shaped by myth, grazing, and long human presence.

This cultural capital and university city holds more than 2,000 years of history and is the cultural hub of Germany.