Cape Coral is a large coastal city in Southwest Florida, occupying a peninsula between the Caloosahatchee River and Matlacha Pass. Its most distinctive feature is an extensive network of more than 400 miles of canals, many connecting with the Caloosahatchee River and Gulf waters. The city was developed as a planned waterfront community, with broad streets, residential neighborhoods, parks, and numerous properties along canals.

Aberdare National Park is a 311 square mile sanctuary on an isolated volcanic massif which forms part of the eastern wall of the Rift Valley. Part of the larger forest reserve, the Aberdares are covered with a dense rainforest and provide spectacular views over the Rift Valley. Bird life is abundant with more than 200 species.

Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, blends Soviet-era architecture with traditional Central Asian culture. The city is known for landmarks such as the National Library, Rudaki Park, and the striking Flagpole Square, which reflect both civic pride and the country’s heritage

Tortuguero, located on Costa Rica’s remote northern Caribbean coast, is a destination unlike any other in the country. Accessible only by boat or small aircraft, this coastal village sits between the Caribbean Sea and a network of freshwater canals. Its name, meaning "place of turtles," comes from the thousands of sea turtles that arrive annually to lay their eggs on its beaches, including green, leatherback, and hawksbill turtles.

Fogo Island is a large offshore island in Newfoundland and Labrador, set in the North Atlantic and reached by ferry from Farewell on Newfoundland’s northeast coast. Its landscape is defined by rocky headlands, small coves, rolling hills, exposed coastal trails, and scattered fishing communities. Eleven communities occupy the island, including Fogo, Joe Batt’s Arm, and Tilting, each with its own character and relationship to the sea.