Corpus Christi is a coastal city on the Gulf of Mexico in southern Texas, set along Corpus Christi Bay and separated from the open Gulf by Padre Island and Mustang Island. Its landscape includes broad beaches, tidal flats, coastal wetlands, and shallow bays that support a wide range of marine and bird life.

Pontevedra is a historic city in Galicia, in northwestern Spain, set along the Lérez River near the Atlantic coast. It is known for its well-preserved old town and a layout that favors pedestrians, giving the center a calm and accessible feel.

The South Orkney Islands, lying in the icy waters of the Southern Ocean northeast of the Antarctic Peninsula, are a remote and rarely visited corner of the world. This small archipelago, claimed by both the United Kingdom and Argentina, is largely uninhabited except for a few research stations.

Ponta do Sol is a small coastal town on the northern shore of Santo Antão, one of Cabo Verde’s most mountainous islands. The settlement sits between steep valleys and the Atlantic Ocean, with colorful buildings clustered around narrow streets and a waterfront used by local fishermen. Its position makes it an important starting point for exploring Santo Antão’s rugged northern coast and inland valleys.

The largest Pacific seaport in Guatemala, Puerto Quetzal is also the gateway to Antigua, a well-preserved colonial city.