Fujairah stands apart among the emirates as the only one on the UAE’s eastern shore, where waves roll in from the Gulf of Oman and the Hajar Mountains rise sharply behind the city. Life here moves between sea and mountain, where coastal breeze meets rugged terrain, and echoes of ancient trade routes still shape the rhythm of settlements.

Santander, the capital of Spain’s Cantabria region, sits along the Bay of Biscay and offers travelers a mix of coastline, culture, and history shaped by centuries of maritime life. Once a bustling port for Castilian exports, Santander saw its golden age in the 19th century when Spanish royalty turned it into a summer retreat. The legacy of that era remains visible at the Palacio de la Magdalena, perched on a peninsula with views of the sea and home to royal stables, a mini zoo, and guided tours.

Beppu boasts the largest volume of hot water and number of hot spring sources in Japan. The city is divided into eight distinct hot spring areas.

Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, sits where the Blue and White Nile rivers meet, creating a unique landscape of waterways, islands, and riverbanks.

Austria’s Wachau Valley is a scenic stretch of the Danube River between Melk and Krems, known for its terraced vineyards, medieval towns, and a deep sense of history.