Diani Beach is a coastal destination south of Mombasa in Kenya, facing the Indian Ocean along the country’s southern coastline. Its shoreline is known for a long stretch of white coral sand bordered by coconut palms and tropical vegetation. The area developed from a coastal village environment into a major tourism centre, while nearby communities continue to support fishing, small-scale farming, crafts, and other local activities.

Bakkagerði is a small village in Borgarfjörður Eystri on Iceland’s remote east coast, surrounded by steep mountains, narrow valleys, and the North Atlantic. The village serves as the main settlement and service center for the fjord, with a small harbor and colorful houses scattered beneath the surrounding peaks. Its isolated location gives Bakkagerði a strong connection to the landscape and to traditional rural life.

Protaras is a coastal resort town in southeastern Cyprus, located in the Paralimni area along a section of coastline known for sandy beaches, shallow bays, and clear Mediterranean waters. The town stretches along the shore with hotels, apartments, restaurants, cafés, and a long coastal promenade.

Plymouth is a rural town in central Vermont, set among wooded hills, small farms, ponds, and mountain valleys in the Green Mountain region. The town includes several small settlements, with Plymouth Notch being the best-known because of its preserved historic buildings and connection to President Calvin Coolidge. Much of the surrounding landscape remains forested and lightly developed, with roads following valleys and ridgelines rather than forming a dense urban center.

Wiencke Island lies off the west coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, separated from Anvers Island by the narrow Gerlache Strait. The island is mountainous and heavily glaciated, with steep slopes rising from a rugged coastline of rocky shores, snowfields, and ice. Several sheltered coves provide access for expedition vessels, while the surrounding waters are often dotted with icebergs and sea ice.