Perched on the southern coast of Iceland, the quaint village of Vík í Mýrdal, or simply Vík, is a destination that defies expectations with its dramatic landscapes and unique charm. Known as Iceland’s southernmost village, Vík is famed for its striking black sand beach, Reynisfjara, consistently ranked among the most beautiful non-tropical beaches in the world.

Nestled on the shores of Skjalfandi Bay in northern Iceland, Husavik offers visitors the unique chance to witness humpback whales, minke whales, and even the occasional blue whale in their natural habitat.

Edmonton, the capital of Alberta, is a city shaped by the meeting of prairie landscapes and the powerful North Saskatchewan River. With deep Indigenous roots and a history tied to fur trading posts, it has grown into a cultural and political hub of Western Canada.

On Greenland’s west coast, Ilulissat (once known as Jakobshavn) welcomes travelers with astonishing ice scenery and a sense of scale that feels almost otherworldly. The town sits beside Disko Bay, where immense icebergs drift silently past, glowing pink and gold in the Arctic light. The name “Ilulissat” means “icebergs,” and it could not be more fitting. Here, every turn toward the sea offers a fresh view of towering ice forms, each one sculpted by nature into something fleeting and beautiful.

Summer in Inuvik brings the surreal experience of the Midnight Sun where the region experiences 56 days of continuous daylight from late May through mid-July. This natural phenomenon creates ideal conditions for exploring the dramatic tundra landscape and the nearby Mackenzie River Delta, one of the largest in North America. Adventurers can paddle through winding channels, spot migratory birds, or visit Tuktoyaktuk via the Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk Highway.