Tofino is a small coastal community on the western edge of Vancouver Island, surrounded by Pacific Ocean waters, forested mountains, islands, and temperate rainforest. It sits within the traditional territory of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation and the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Region. Once known primarily for fishing and logging, Tofino has developed into a community closely associated with surfing, marine activities, outdoor recreation, and environmental stewardship.

Pinhão, nestled in the heart of Portugal’s Douro Valley, is a small town with a big reputation for its world-renowned port wine and stunning landscapes. Surrounded by terraced vineyards that cascade down to the banks of the Douro River, Pinhão is a paradise for wine lovers and nature enthusiasts alike.

Dominica, known as the “Nature Island of the Caribbean,” is a haven for eco-tourists and adventure seekers. Nestled between the French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique, this lush island boasts a remarkable landscape of volcanic mountains, dense rainforests, and stunning waterfalls. Dominica’s most iconic natural wonder is the Boiling Lake, the second-largest hot spring in the world.

Located on the southern coast of Finland at the delta of the Kymi river, the city of Kotka is a major Finnish sea port. Perhaps the best-known attraction of this multicultural and creative city is the country's largest urban maritime festival, an annual celebration that includes boating events, dance and music performances, and Finland's largest parade which marks the beginning of the city-wide event.

Erg Chebbi is a large field of wind-shaped sand dunes in southeastern Morocco, near the village of Merzouga in the Drâa-Tafilalet region. It forms one of Morocco’s best-known Sahara landscapes, rising abruptly from the surrounding rocky desert. The dunes stretch for roughly 28 kilometres from north to south, with some of the highest crests reaching about 150 metres. Their deep orange and golden tones change noticeably with the position of the sun.