Salmon Arm is a community on the southern shore of Shuswap Lake in British Columbia’s Southern Interior. Its location places the city between Kamloops and Revelstoke, with the lake, surrounding hills, and forested valleys shaping the local landscape. The community takes its name from the southwest arm of Shuswap Lake, which was historically associated with salmon runs in the waterways entering the lake.

Pogradec is a lakeside town in southeastern Albania, situated on the southwestern shore of Lake Ohrid beneath the surrounding mountains. The lake is part of the UNESCO World Heritage property known as the Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid Region and is recognized for its exceptional freshwater biodiversity.

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.

Alleppey, officially known as Alappuzha, is a coastal city in Kerala renowned for its interconnected backwaters, canals, lagoons, and low-lying paddy fields. The city sits between the Arabian Sea and the extensive waterways of Kerala, with coconut palms and villages lining many of the canals. Traditional houseboats, known as kettuvallams, are a defining feature of the area and cruise through waterways linked to Vembanad Lake. Alleppey also has a long connection with maritime trade, coir producti

Karlskrona is a coastal city in southeastern Sweden, spread across islands and peninsulas in the Blekinge archipelago. Founded as a naval base, it was carefully planned around the needs of Sweden’s fleet, and its historic naval environment remains central to the city’s identity. The central island of Trossö contains the main urban district, while nearby islands and waterfronts provide a close connection to the Baltic Sea.