Nestled on the shores of Skjalfandi Bay in northern Iceland, Husavik offers visitors the unique chance to witness humpback whales, minke whales, and even the occasional blue whale in their natural habitat. The town is also home to the Husavik Whale Museum, which provides fascinating insights into the marine life of the region and the history of whaling in Iceland.

Honningsvag is a town on the north coast of Norway and the gateway to Nordkapp, or North Cape, which marks the northernmost point in Europe. This remote Norwegian destination is a popular stop for cruises to Northern Europe and the Arctic.

Portovenere, in the region of Cinque Terre, is a characteristic medieval village situated at the far west of the gulf. With its colored, narrow high houses, the Genoese Castle, the St. Pietro Church on the steep cliff, it unites history with charm.

The Perfume River flows through Hue in central Vietnam, linking the city's historic districts with the surrounding countryside before reaching the Tam Giang–Cau Hai lagoon system. The river is a defining feature of Hue's landscape, passing beneath bridges, alongside gardens, and past important imperial and religious landmarks.

An Eastern city of Turkey, known in ancient times as Amida, spreads across a basalt plateau close to the banks of the Dicle River. The black basalt triple walls which encircle the old town give the city a rather ominous appearance.