Santa Maria is the main coastal town on Sal, one of Cabo Verde’s eastern islands, and is closely connected with the island’s fishing and salt-producing heritage. The town developed beside a long sandy beach on the southern coast, with low buildings, narrow streets, small shops, restaurants, and a busy waterfront forming its center.

Hartford, Connecticut, is a city rich in history and culture, offering visitors a unique blend of New England charm and urban energy. Known as the “Insurance Capital of the World,” Hartford has deep roots in finance, but its appeal extends far beyond business. The city is home to stunning historic architecture, vibrant museums, and a lively arts scene. A visit to the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, the oldest public art museum in the U.S., is a must.

Lake Toba is another of the island's spectacular sights - a remarkable volcanic crater set in the middle of northern Sumatra, 176km from Medan. The lake is huge (the largest in South-East Asia), occupying the caldera of a giant volcano that collapsed on itself after a massive eruption some 100,000 years ago.

Hatton is a hill-country town in central Sri Lanka, located within the tea-growing highlands of Nuwara Eliya District. Surrounded by steep green slopes, waterfalls, and mist-covered plantations, the town serves as an important center for Sri Lanka’s tea industry.

Syracuse, located on the eastern coast of Sicily, is a city where history and the sea converge in unforgettable ways. Founded by ancient Greeks in the 8th century BC, it became one of the most powerful city-states of its time. Today, visitors can explore the impressive archaeological park of Neapolis, which features a vast Greek theatre, Roman amphitheater, and the Ear of Dionysius, a limestone cave known for its remarkable acoustics.