This British city is situated on the north bank of the Thames, next to a sea port and a fortress. Initially built to house railway and port workers, Tilbury became a major point of defense for England, along with neighboring town Gravesend, due to the narrowness of the Thames at this point. The forts constructed in Tilbury and Gravesend under Henry VII, due to this narrowness in the river, were of major importance as defenses during several wars, including during the Armada campaigns of 1588.

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Ajaccio, Corsica's capital, exudes Mediterranean, like most the towns along the Cote d'Azur. One of the attractions of the city's Musée Fesch, which houses a large collection of Italian paintings from the 14th to 18th Century and the cathedral Notre Dame de la Misericorde. Visitors enjoy varying landscapes, with rugged canyons on rushing rivers,great lakes and stunning cliffs.

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Olbia is one of the largest cities of Sardinia and is located in the northeast part of the island. The city lies on the Gulf of Olbia and just to the south of the famous-among-tourists coastal area of Costa Smeralda. Some typical features of the city are the narrow cozy streets and its provincial feel.

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The city is home to one of the largest fishing ports in the world. Watch the hustle and bustle as you stroll through narrow and winding streets. In many cafes and restaurants you can taste the traditional Spanish cuisine.