Who would have thought, back in the tumultuous coup and counter coup days of the 1970s, that Burkina Faso would become the cultural darling of West Africa? Unlikely as it seems, Burkina Faso has become the Utah of West Africa, hosting a biennial film festival that rivals the Sundance Film Festival for cultural clout. When it's not hosting film festivals, it's busy organizing its other biennial cultural festival.

Gili Trawangan is the largest of the three Gili Islands, located off the northwest coast of Lombok in West Nusa Tenggara. The island is surrounded by coral reefs and clear coastal waters, with a sandy shoreline extending around much of its perimeter. Its compact size makes it easy to explore by bicycle or on foot, while horse-drawn cidomo carts provide traditional local transport.

Londonderry is a town in southern New Hampshire, positioned between Manchester and the Massachusetts border. It is known for its agricultural roots, apple orchards, wooded landscapes, and historic rural character, while its location provides convenient access to the larger communities of the Merrimack Valley. Londonderry’s landscape includes farms, conservation areas, ponds, and gently rolling roads rather than a dense downtown centre. Apple growing remains an important part of its identity, wit

Charming Bergen will sweep you away with its picturesque architecture and breathtaking natural beauty. Nestled between stunningly verdant mountains and the winding fjords of the North Sea, this scenic town will delight you at every turn.

Zamora is a compact city in northwestern Spain, set along the Duero River and known for its remarkable concentration of Romanesque architecture.