Set on the edge of a vast harbor on Tasmania’s wild west coast, Strahan feels like a place shaped by both sea and story. Once a busy port serving nearby mining settlements, it still carries echoes of ships, timber yards, and hardworking crews who relied on the sheltered waters of Macquarie Harbour. Today, that same harbor is the starting point for journeys into remote landscapes, with boats gliding toward places that were once feared as much as they were relied upon.

Taos, located in northern New Mexico, is a town renowned for its rich blend of Native American, Spanish, and Anglo cultures, dramatic landscapes, and artistic legacy. Nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, it has been a center for centuries of human settlement, from the Taos Pueblo, one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in North America, to Spanish colonial missions and trading posts.

Panama City, Florida, sits along the Gulf Coast where maritime history and modern beach culture intersect. Originally tied to shipbuilding and fishing, the city developed around St. Andrews Bay, which still anchors local identity through working marinas and long-established neighborhoods.

Located in Glacier Bay, Alaska, Gustavus is the only town in this beautiful Wilderness Area.Several lodges are located in the area.

Itea is famous for its honey and olives. That said, it is the perfect little town to stay in as a starting point for day trips to such places as Delphi, one of the most popular and interesting archaeological sites in the world, and Amphissa, the capital of prefecture. Itea is also host to many festivals in the winter and summer months.