Westport, located on Ireland’s west coast in County Mayo, is a charming town renowned for its picturesque streets, lively cultural scene, and proximity to some of Ireland’s most scenic landscapes.
Santa Marta, located on Colombia’s northern Caribbean coast, is one of the country’s oldest cities, founded in 1525. It has long served as a gateway between the coast and the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the world’s highest coastal mountain range.
Guernsey, the second-largest of the Channel Islands, blends coastal landscapes with a deep-rooted history shaped by centuries of outside influence. Though located closer to France than to mainland Britain, Guernsey is a British Crown Dependency with its own government and a distinct identity. The capital, St Peter Port, is a hillside town overlooking a natural harbor, where visitors can explore narrow lanes, stone stairways, and 18th-century buildings.
Micronesia, officially the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), is made up of more than 600 islands scattered across the western Pacific Ocean. Each of its four states (Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae) offers travelers something distinctly different. Ancient stone ruins, sapphire lagoons, volcanic peaks, and remote island communities all tell a story of resilience, connection, and seafaring heritage.
Nome is a coastal city on the southern Seward Peninsula in western Alaska, facing Norton Sound and the Bering Sea. Its remote location places it far from Alaska's major road network, with access primarily by air and seasonal sea travel. The surrounding landscape consists of tundra, low mountains, wetlands, beaches, and broad coastal plains. Nome is best known for its connection to gold mining and its role as a regional center for communities across western Alaska.
On the east coast of North Island, Napier is considered the "Art Deco capital" of New Zealand and the gateway to the Hawke's Bay wine region, whose popular varietals include pinot gris and syrah.
Other Popular Destinations in New Zealand
Auckland
A veritable paradise on Earth, Auckland combines the best of both worlds – a thrilling urban metropolis surrounded by striking natural areas, sparkling blue water, and colorful wildlife. New Zealand’s cultural and recreational hub, beautiful Auckland has something for everyone.
Queenstown
This beautiful resort town has a little something for everyone! Whether you are into skiing and snowboarding, jet boating, whitewater rafting, bungy jumping, or mountain biking there is no end to the year around adventure sports you can take advantage of. If you love wine, Queenstown lies close to the center of a small wine producing region, including The Two Paddocks vineyard which is owned by actor Sam Neill.