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.

The small tranquil town of Invergordon is the starting point for many trips. Embark on a quest to Loch Ness or marvel at the fairytale-like castles of Dunrobin and Urquhart. The ruins of the once largest fortress of Scotland are one of the most frequented sites among tourists. With a bit of luck, you may also be able to spot some dolphins in the Bay of Invergordon.

Alesund is a Norwegian port town located in the North-West, which owes much of its architectural prowess to the fact that it had to be rebuilt anew in 1904 in Art Nouveau style after a big fire outbreak. The mountain of Aksla is where the best views in town can be enjoyed from. The mountain has 418 steps which lead to the town park. Ålesund is a good base for trips to the surrounding fjords such as the Geirangerfjord

The Trondheim fjord, with a length of 130 kilometers of the third longest fjord in Norway. It is located in central western Norway, stretching from the west to Ørland Steinkjer. The city, which gives the name of this fjord, lies directly to this fjord and measures at its lowest point at 617 meters Agdenes. The largest islands in the fjord are Ytterøy and Tautra.

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Alta is a town of 20,000 inhabitants in northen Norway. It is a popular location for tourists interested in seeing the Northern Lights and also for birdwatchers, as many species stop here on their migration route.