St Lucia is a small coastal town in northern KwaZulu-Natal, positioned beside the St Lucia Estuary and within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. The town is surrounded by a landscape of wetlands, coastal forests, grasslands, dunes, lakes, and the Indian Ocean. Its location makes it a base for exploring one of South Africa’s most diverse protected areas, where freshwater and marine environments occur close together.

The South Pacific stretches across a vast expanse of ocean, dotted with thousands of islands that vary from remote atolls to vibrant cultural hubs.

Westport is a coastal town on the northwest side of New Zealand’s South Island, located near the mouth of the Buller River. The town serves as one of the main settlements of the Buller District and has long been connected to coal mining, fishing, and river trade.

Salvador da Bahia, often simply called Salvador, is a city where the soul of Brazil truly shines. As the capital of the state of Bahia and one of the oldest colonial cities in the Americas, Salvador offers a rich tapestry of Afro-Brazilian culture, vibrant music, and historic architecture.

Dorrigo National Park lies on the escarpment of northern New South Wales, about an hour from Coffs Harbour, where subtropical rainforest covers steep valleys and high country. The park forms part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, protecting plant communities that preserve links to ancient forests. Its elevated position creates broad views toward the Bellinger Valley and the coast, while dense forest keeps many walking tracks cool and shaded.