Some scenes in ep. VIII will apparently be shot in Dubrovnik, Croatia;
http://www.starwarsnewsnet.com/2016/01/star-wars-episode-viii-to-film-in-dubrovnik-croatia.html
Also this is happening;
http://www.starwarsnewsnet.com/2016/01/episode-vii-faces-possibility-of-additional-delays-due-to-uk-lighting-technician-strike.html