Unawatuna lies along Sri Lanka’s southern coast, shaped by maritime trade, colonial encounters, and a long relationship with the sea. Once a small fishing village, it developed near historic Galle and reflects layers of Portuguese, Dutch, and British influence that passed through the region.

Puerto Princesa, the capital of Palawan in the Philippines, is often seen as the gateway to some of the country’s most remarkable natural landscapes.

Exeter sits in southwest England at a natural crossing of the River Exe, a position that has shaped its role since Roman times.

Located southwest of India and Sri Lanka, this small yet dense island capital is the cultural center of the Maldives.

The Gobi Desert, spanning across northern China and southern Mongolia, is one of the world’s most iconic and mysterious landscapes. Known for its vast stretches of arid plains, towering sand dunes, and rugged mountains, the Gobi offers a stark, breathtaking beauty that has captivated explorers and travelers for centuries.