Guatemala, located in Central America, is rich in culture and boasts such natural wonders as volcanoes and rainforests. Historic Mayan sites are also popular attractions here.

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.

Bermuda, an archipelago located in the North Atlantic Ocean, is a picturesque island known for its stunning pink sand beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and unique blend of British charm and island culture.

Belarus is an independent republic in Eastern Europe. Minsk is the capital and largest city. The climate is generally temperate and humid, with colder, continental conditions in the east.

York, England, is a city where over 2,000 years of history comes to life. Originally founded by the Romans in 71 AD as Eboracum, York has witnessed the rise and fall of empires, from the Vikings to the Normans. Today, the city retains its medieval charm, with its historic York Minster, one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Northern Europe, standing proudly as its centerpiece.