Many consider this the prettiest town in Holland, with its well preserved 15th to 17th century buildings.

On the north-western coast of Sal Island in Cape Verde sits Palmeira, an authentic fishing settlement where day-to-day life still revolves around the sea. The village’s seaside restaurants serve grilled tuna, octopus, and flying fish fresh from the day’s catch. Just a short trip from the centre lies Buracona, a natural lava rock pool famous for the “Blue Eye,” a glowing underwater cave that shines when the sunlight hits at just the right angle.

Dominical is a small coastal town on Costa Rica’s southern Pacific shore, known for its strong connection to the ocean and surrounding rainforest.

This charming town is the gateway to exploring the dive sites and sandy beaches of the Bay of Islands. There are endless activities to do here, such as fishing, kayaking, swimming with dolphins and discovering authentic Maori culture.

Leknes sits in the heart of Norway’s Lofoten Islands, a small town shaped more by geography than by long urban history. It developed as a regional hub for farming, fishing, and transport, serving surrounding villages spread across Vestvågøy. Rather than presenting a preserved past, Leknes reflects contemporary life in the north, practical and closely tied to seasonal rhythms.