Tucked along the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa, Benin offers a vibrant blend of traditions, rich history, and colorful daily life that surprises and delights travelers at every turn. The country is the birthplace of Vodun (commonly known as Voodoo), a spiritual tradition still practiced widely and celebrated each January 10th with processions, drums, and dance in the city of Ouidah.
A major port city on the River Scheldt, Antwerp, Belgium, is a cultural, historical, and commercial hub and the country's most populous city. Known as the "diamond capital of the world," Antwerp is renowned for its cut diamonds.
Bulgaria is a republic in southeastern Europe. The capital and largest city is Sofiya. Bulgarian culture has been influenced successively by Byzantine, Greek, Russian, and Western cultures.
Lake Havasu City rises from the Mojave Desert along the shores of Lake Havasu, a broad reservoir on the Colorado River that draws visitors with its radiant blue water and warm sunshine nearly all year. The most famous landmark here is the London Bridge, a granite-clad structure that once spanned the River Thames in England. This iconic span now connects the mainland to an island filled with shops, restaurants, and resorts, inviting visitors to stroll beneath its arches.
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A seaside resort a few miles east of George. Known for its wonderful beaches backed by northward cliffs giving the area a sense of peace and tranquility.