Natchez is a river city in southwestern Mississippi overlooking the Mississippi River bluffs near the Louisiana border. It is recognized for its large collection of preserved antebellum homes, brick streets, and long connection to river trade.

Great Yarmouth is a coastal town in Norfolk, eastern England, positioned where the North Sea meets the River Yare and the Broads. Its long sandy coastline and broad seafront have shaped the town's identity as a major seaside resort, while the harbour and waterfront retain strong links to fishing and maritime trade.

Tianjin is a major city in northern China, positioned near the Bohai Sea where the Haihe River runs through the urban center. Its character has been shaped by maritime trade, river transport, industry, and its proximity to Beijing. The city combines a historic Chinese core with broad avenues, former foreign concession districts, modern commercial areas, and a large port.

Nestled in the Aburrá Valley and surrounded by the Andes mountains, Medellín offers a stunning backdrop for visitors and boasts a pleasant climate year-round, earning it the nickname "City of Eternal Spring."

Béjaïa is a Mediterranean port city on Algeria’s Kabylie coast, set between the sea and the wooded slopes of the Gouraya massif. Its setting brings together a working harbour, mountain terrain, coastal cliffs, and beaches within a compact area. The city is one of Algeria’s important historic centres and has long been connected to maritime trade and scholarship.