Coast

Green peninsulas, sheep, and one of Ireland’s prettiest towns. Dingle is pubs, dolphins, and coastal drives.

Fortresses, souks, and the Arabian Sea. Muscat is old Arabia meets modern—grand mosque, frankincense, and empty beaches along the coast.

Samaná Peninsula, Dominican Republic — whale-watching in winter, palm-fringed beaches, and waterfalls inland.

Steep cliffs, deep water, and quiet villages along the coast. The fjords are nature at its most dramatic—cruises, kayaks, and hikes put you right in the middle of it.

Windy white-sand beaches and machair under big Atlantic skies.

Basque beach city with world-class pintxos bars and a curved bay.

Dingle Peninsula, Ireland — cliffs, bays, and music-filled pubs on a western Irish headland.

Gaudí, tapas, and the Mediterranean sun. Barcelona mixes art, beach, and nightlife—ramblas, barrios, and a city that never really sleeps.

Cliffs, pebble beaches, and pines along Minnesota’s stretch of Lake Superior. The North Shore is cold water and big sky.

Rural coast, rice terraces, and fishing villages north of Kanazawa. Noto is slow, scenic Japan by the sea.

Santa Barbara Wine Country, USA — mission-style town with vineyards in the hills and beaches nearby.

Ruins, mountain villages, and quiet coasts. The Peloponnese is Greece spread out and less crowded.

Barrier islands of dunes, lighthouses, and long beaches. The Outer Banks are East Coast summer in stretched-out form.

Volcano, black beaches, and fishing villages on the western arm of Iceland.

Minoan ruins, mountain villages, and endless coast. Crete is myth, olive groves, and tavernas by the sea—history and slow Mediterranean life in one.

Green coast, cider, and Picos de Europa. Asturias is Spain's rainy north.

Beaches, bridges, and a gateway to Hoi An and Hue. Da Nang is coastal Vietnam without the crowds—great food, easy pace, and the famous Golden Bridge in the hills.

Windswept medina, blue boats, and Atlantic surf. Essaouira is Marrakech's calmer sibling—fortified walls, fresh fish, and a creative, laid-back vibe.

Long-distance trail above a turquoise coast, passing ruins and small villages. The Lycian Way is Turkey on foot.

Cliffside villages, lemon groves, and the road that clings to the sea. The Amalfi Coast is drama and dolce vita in one.

Diocletian's Palace is the heart of the city—people live inside ancient walls. Split is coast, history, and the gateway to the Dalmatian islands.

White-sand beaches, granite boulders, and cool-climate coasts. Tasmania’s east is road-trip and walks.

Lobster shacks, lighthouses, and a small working port with a food scene. Portland is New England coast at its best.

Cliffs, the Twelve Apostles, and surf. The road is a drive to remember.