Astoria, Oregon is the state's oldest city. Located on the Columbia River near the Pacific Ocean, Astoria is rich in history, including fishing, canning and the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Located on the central coast of the Atlantic this area has fabulous beaches and transparent green water and is a popular resort destination.

Barca d'Alva sits quietly along the Douro River, right at Portugal’s eastern border with Spain. Once the final stop on the historic Douro railway line, this riverside village remains relatively untouched by mass tourism. The surrounding landscape filled with terraced vineyards, olive groves, and almond trees form part of the UNESCO-listed Alto Douro Wine Region.

The Faroe Islands, a hidden gem in the North Atlantic, offers visitors a breathtaking blend of dramatic cliffs, quaint villages, and untouched landscapes. This autonomous territory of Denmark, located between Iceland and Norway, is a dream for nature lovers and adventurers alike. The islands boast rugged coastlines, with towering cliffs like those at Vestmanna, where you can take boat tours to witness seabirds nesting on the rock faces.

Portoroz lies on Slovenia’s short Adriatic coast, where its identity has been shaped by the sea and by centuries of salt production in the nearby Sečovlje pans.