São Tomé & Príncipe, a two-island nation in the Gulf of Guinea, is one of Africa’s smallest yet most captivating destinations. Known for its unspoiled landscapes, it offers lush rainforests, volcanic peaks, and secluded beaches.

Gili Air is the easternmost of the three Gili Islands, located just off the northwest coast of Lombok in West Nusa Tenggara. The small island is surrounded by coral reefs and shallow tropical waters, with sandy beaches and coconut palms lining much of its coast. Gili Air has a resident community and a more relaxed settlement pattern than Gili Trawangan, while still offering guesthouses, restaurants, cafés, and dive centers.

Tristan da Cunha is a remote volcanic island in the South Atlantic Ocean, forming part of a small archipelago along with Inaccessible Island and Nightingale Island. Known as the most isolated inhabited island in the world, it is accessible only by a week-long boat journey from South Africa.

Nayarit's sub-tropical climate is often compared to Hawaii’s. Temperatures reach ninety degrees during the summer, but at night the onshore breeze from the ocean brings cool air that makes for pleasant sleeping conditions.

Nearly 80% of the city was destroyed in WWII. It is now known for its many museums, including the Museum of Tapestry, the Brothers Grimm Museum and Fredericianum Museum.