Amorgos is an island in the eastern Cyclades, known for its steep rocky coastline, whitewashed villages, stone paths, and broad views across the Aegean Sea. Unlike flatter Cycladic islands, much of Amorgos is mountainous, with Mount Krikelos reaching 821 metres and deep valleys separating its settlements. The main ports are Katapola and Aegiali, while Chora, the island’s inland capital, is built around narrow lanes, small squares, windmills, and traditional Cycladic houses.

Denarau Island is a small resort and residential precinct on the western coast of Viti Levu, Fiji’s largest island, connected to the Nadi area by a short causeway.

Aït Benhaddou, located in southern Morocco along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakesh, is one of the country’s most iconic historic sites. This fortified village, or ksar, is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is admired for its striking earthen clay architecture that rises dramatically from the desert landscape.

Point Reyes is a rugged coastal region of Northern California, extending into the Pacific Ocean on the western side of Marin County. Much of the peninsula is protected within Point Reyes National Seashore, where windswept beaches, coastal cliffs, grasslands, forests, wetlands, and rocky headlands create a varied landscape.

Naha is the cultural and administrative heart of Okinawa Island, shaped by its past as the capital of the Ryukyu Kingdom.