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.

Haugesund is a market town in Norway. It is situated between Bergen and Stavanger on the North Sea coast.

Romsdalsfjorden is an area of the Norwegian fjords synonymous with fishing. Romsdalsfjorden is located within Tautra, a part of both the Fannefjorden and Langfjorden. The fjord is an impressive 88 kilometres in length. There are 68 registered species within the region of Romsdalsfjorden and fishing is a popular activity for visitors and locals alike. Romsdalsfjorden provides a great opportunity to partake in a wide host of activities, in order to truly experience the magic of the fjords

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For a long time, Hammerfest was the northernmost city in the world. Today, the city's slogan is still "the most northern town in Europe". The city has some attractions where you can learn about the history of the city and the Arctic Ocean. In the suburb of Fuglenes, you can examine the meridian stone. From the vantage point of Salen, 80 meters above the city, you have a beautiful view.

Harstad is the third largest city in Northern Norway. From here you can experience the midnight sun (May 23 to July 19) and the polar night (November 19-January 16). Among the attractions of the city are the Church of Trondenes, which was built in the 15th Century and is the northernmost Medieval stone church in the world.