Grand-Bassam is a coastal city in southeastern Côte d’Ivoire, about 40 kilometres east of Abidjan, where the Ébrié Lagoon meets the Gulf of Guinea. The city extends across lagoon shores and a narrow coastal strip lined by Atlantic beaches and coconut palms.

The French Riviera, or Côte d'Azur, is one of the most iconic and glamorous coastal destinations in the world, attracting visitors from all over the world. Stretching along the southeastern Mediterranean coast of France, it is renowned for its stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and picturesque towns such as Nice, Cannes, and Saint-Tropez.

Located off the southwest tip of England, there are about 150 small islands that make-up this set of islands.

Can Tho is the largest city in Vietnam's Mekong Delta and an important commercial center in the region. It lies along the Hau River, one of the Mekong's major distributaries, and is surrounded by canals, rice fields, fruit orchards, and low-lying farmland. Waterways remain closely connected to daily life, with boats carrying people and goods between communities.

Sasebo is a port city in Nagasaki Prefecture on the northwestern coast of Kyushu, shaped by its sheltered harbor, islands, and long maritime connections. Its identity reflects both Japanese and international influences, with naval facilities, American cultural connections, and a busy waterfront existing alongside traditional neighborhoods. The city is also a gateway to the Kujukushima area, a coastal landscape known for its many small islands and winding shorelines.