Sanary-sur-Mer is a Mediterranean town on the Var coast of Provence, set around a sheltered bay between Toulon and Bandol. Its identity is closely tied to its fishing harbor, where traditional Provençal boats known as pointus remain an important feature. The waterfront is surrounded by narrow streets, small squares, cafés, and colorful façades, while beaches and wooded hills extend beyond the town center.

Gjirokaster is Albania's second museum city, where you can see the Fortress with its Armory Museum and the Teque Mosque and Bazaar. A city of stone, the peculiarities of its construction have led many to call it the "The Silver City". Gjirokaster is the birthplace of Enver Hoxja who was, until recently, Albania's infamous dictator.

Porto-Novo is the political capital of Benin, located in the country's southeast near the Porto-Novo Lagoon and not far from the Nigerian border. The city is known for its combination of Yoruba heritage, royal traditions, and Afro-Brazilian architecture. Historic neighbourhoods contain distinctive buildings with decorated facades, while markets, workshops, museums, and religious sites remain part of everyday urban life.

Located on the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, Chichen Itza is the site a well preserved Mayan ruins, including several large pyramid structures and more.

Bad Ischl is a spa town in Upper Austria's Salzkammergut region, set along the Traun River and surrounded by wooded mountains and alpine valleys. The town is known for its historic spa tradition, elegant villas, parks, and strong connections with the Habsburg imperial family.