Senegal, located on the westernmost tip of Africa, is a country where vibrant traditions meet striking natural beauty. Its capital, Dakar, sits on the Cape Verde Peninsula and is known for its bustling markets, lively music scene, and impressive art galleries.

Skopelos is the largest island of the Northern Sporades, situated between Skiathos and Alonissos in the Aegean Sea. It is notably green, with pine forests and olive groves covering much of the island and reaching close to the coast. Skopelos Town, the island’s main settlement, rises amphitheatrically above the harbor, with white houses, tiled roofs, stone lanes, and numerous churches.

Amorgos is an island in the eastern Cyclades, known for its steep rocky coastline, whitewashed villages, stone paths, and broad views across the Aegean Sea. Unlike flatter Cycladic islands, much of Amorgos is mountainous, with Mount Krikelos reaching 821 metres and deep valleys separating its settlements. The main ports are Katapola and Aegiali, while Chora, the island’s inland capital, is built around narrow lanes, small squares, windmills, and traditional Cycladic houses.

Sharing a common lagoon with Raiatean and accessible only by boat, Taha'a produces about 80% of all vanilla in French Polynesia. Taha'a is the only island in the Society Islands that can be completely circled by boat inside the protected lagoon.

Akaroa is a small seaside settlement on Banks Peninsula in Canterbury, built around a sheltered harbour formed within an ancient volcanic landscape. Its streets contain French-inspired names, colonial buildings, cafés, and cottages, giving the town a distinctive character within New Zealand. The surrounding peninsula is shaped by steep volcanic hills, sheltered bays, farmland, and winding coastal roads.