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.

Barca d'Alva sits quietly along the Douro River, right at Portugal’s eastern border with Spain. Once the final stop on the historic Douro railway line, this riverside village remains relatively untouched by mass tourism. The surrounding landscape filled with terraced vineyards, olive groves, and almond trees form part of the UNESCO-listed Alto Douro Wine Region.

You will never forget this incredible "Camelot," from the towers of which, on a clear day, you can see forever across the placid Adriatic. It's also a mecca for philatelists.

Sevan is a town in Armenia's Gegharkunik Province, located beside Lake Sevan, one of the largest high-altitude freshwater lakes in the Caucasus. The town sits at more than 1,900 meters above sea level, with the lake extending across a broad basin surrounded by mountains. Sevan's landscape combines open water, grassy hills, rocky shores, and cultivated areas, while the cool climate distinguishes it from Armenia's lower valleys.

Jeddah sits along Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast and has long served as a gateway between the Arabian Peninsula and the wider world. For centuries, merchants, pilgrims, and travelers passed through its port on the way to Mecca, shaping a city known for openness and exchange.

Located along the northern coast of the Dominican Republic, Amber Cove serves as a vibrant gateway to the region of Puerto Plata. Designed as a cruise port with a strong sense of place, the area reflects the island’s long connection to the sea and trade. Visitors often begin their experience with views of the harbor framed by green mountains, setting the tone for what lies beyond.