Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso
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.
Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta
Nestled on the glittering shores of Bahía de Banderas and bordered by mountains to the east, Puerto Vallarta is a vibrant resort town bustling with tourists. You'll still find the traditional whitewashed houses with red-tile roofs, vivid bougainvillea, cobblestone streets, and colorful fishing boats. Puerto Vallarta is sure to charm you on your next visit to this Mexican paradise!
Nuuk
Nuuk
Nuuk, the vibrant capital of Greenland, offers a unique blend of Arctic beauty and modern living. Nestled between picturesque fjords and surrounded by rugged mountains, Nuuk is the gateway to exploring Greenland’s stunning natural landscapes. The city’s old harbor, with its colorful wooden houses, provides a charming introduction to Greenlandic culture and history. This area is perfect for leisurely strolls and offers striking views of the surrounding mountains and sea.
Roatan
Roatan
Roatan is the largest of the eight islands known collectively as Las Islas de la Bahia. Brilliant clear blue waters and palm fringed beaches are cooled by gentle trade winds. An extensive reef system offers the most spectacular diving and snorkeling in the Western hemisphere, while inland nature reserves give an up-close look at native wildlife, including monkeys, sloths, and parrots.
Isafjordur
Isafjordur
Gaze in awe at the majestic beauty of Icelandic fjords in Isafjordur, a small and remote fishing village on the coast of Iceland.