Sapa sits high in Vietnam’s northwest mountains, shaped by French colonial planning and long-standing settlement by Hmong, Dao, and other ethnic communities.

Helsingør is a historic port town on Denmark’s northeastern Zealand coast, facing the narrow Øresund strait toward Sweden. Its waterfront setting has long shaped the town, with ferries, maritime traffic, and views across the water forming part of everyday life. The compact center contains narrow streets, colorful historic buildings, and squares surrounding the town’s main landmarks.

Belleek is a small village in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, set where the River Erne widens toward the Atlantic.

Asilah is a small coastal town on Morocco’s Atlantic shore, south of Tangier, known for its whitewashed buildings, fortified medina, and position beside the sea. Its historic walls run along the coastline, with sections overlooking rocky cliffs and the Atlantic. The town has a quieter character than larger northern Moroccan cities, while its narrow streets, painted façades, and waterfront setting give it a distinctive appearance.

Aburi is famous for its beautiful botanical garden, as well as the Odwira festival.