Cape Perpetua is a rugged headland on the central Oregon Coast, rising above the Pacific Ocean south of Yachats. The area is part of the Siuslaw National Forest and combines dense coastal forest with steep cliffs, rocky beaches, tide pools, and open ocean views.
Medan is the capital of north Sumatra and the third largest city in Indonesia. It is a huge, sprawling city and a popular entry/exit point for travellers. The solid Dutch buildings of the affluent older suburbs inspire images of bloated bureaucrats and burghers from the colonial era, while jerry-built lean-tos house the bulk of its population.
Shimizu, a picturesque port in Shizuoka City, offers stunning views of Mount Fuji on clear days. Shimizu is known for its rich maritime history, and a culinary highlight is its fresh seafood, particularly tuna. The port boasts the highest tuna catch in Japan, making it a prime destination for sushi fans.
Arugam Bay Beach is a coastal destination on Sri Lanka’s eastern shore, near the town of Pottuvil. Its wide sandy beach curves around a sheltered bay, with low vegetation, lagoons, and wetlands extending inland. Arugam Bay is best known for surfing, particularly for its long right-hand waves and the main break commonly called Main Point. The coastline has a more relaxed, low-rise character than many of Sri Lanka’s developed beach areas, with small hotels, cafés, surf schools, and guesthouses spr