ABERDEEN -- Scotland's third-largest city (pop. 187,000) is characterized by buildings of beautiful white granite. Set beside the North Sea, Aberdeen is both a university town and the capital of the Scottish oil boom. It is also one of Scotland's largest seaside resorts (though its appeal is confined to those who like their water well-chilled).

Known for its glitzy image, Monaco is home to some of the world’s most famous attractions, including the iconic Monte Carlo Casino, the historic Prince's Palace, and the prestigious Formula 1 Grand Prix.

Dotted with lighthouses along its shoreline, Portland, Maine is a coastal gem in the northeastern United States and a veritable paradise for lovers of fresh seafood, craft breweries, and small-town charm. At the center of downtown Portland, the Old Port neighborhood boasts a number of unique and historical buildings, trendy restaurants and bars, and picturesque views of the Portland Harbor.

The North Sea stretches between the coasts of Northern Europe, touching countries like the United Kingdom, Norway, Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands

Georgia is a republic in the Transcaucasus region of western Asia, which includes two autonomous republics—Abkhazia and Ajaria—and one autonomous region—South Ossetia.