Exeter sits in southwest England at a natural crossing of the River Exe, a position that has shaped its role since Roman times.

Carriacou, the largest of Grenada’s sister islands, offers a slower pace of life and an intimate window into traditional Caribbean culture. Known as the “Island of Reefs,” it is surrounded by vibrant coral systems that have long supported fishing and sailing traditions.

Kaziranga National Park stretches across the floodplains of the Brahmaputra River in Assam, shaped as much by water as by wildlife. Established in the early 20th century, it became central to conservation efforts in India, most notably for the greater one-horned rhinoceros. The park’s history reflects a long negotiation between protection, seasonal flooding, and the human communities that live around its edges.

Barcelona is the capital of Anzoátegui state in northeastern Venezuela, situated a short distance inland from the Caribbean coast and connected closely with neighboring Puerto La Cruz.

Coquimbo is a historic port city on Chile’s north-central coast, where maritime tradition and everyday life revolve around the Pacific.