Part 1: Vancouver to Honolulu.

A colorful colonial town in the central Mexican highlands.

Surfer central and a laid-back vibe threatened by development.

Mexico’s only nude beach is on the verge of being on the map.

A small fishing village with Mediterranean vibes next to Zipolite.

A quiet unspoiled beach halfway between Zipolite and Puerto Escondido.

An unassuming surf town hidden on the Mexican Pacific coast.

From Corrèze to Cantal on a rural rail line whose future is uncertain.