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.

Flanked by the Caribbean Sea, stunning beaches, and verdant nature reserves, this island retreat is the perfect destination for relaxation or adventure.

Most of Spain's border is surrounded by ocean; it is connected to the rest of Europe only by France to the northeast, and Portugal to the west. Spain is best known for its bullfighing, but there are scores of other reasons to visit: The Rock of Gibraltar, its many beautiful National Parks, fine art, castles, beaches, golfing, museums and shopping.

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.

The whole south of Morocco is summarized in the historical, traditional and exotic sounding word "Ouarzazate". In Ouarzazate everything is calm, beautiful and fresh - the very image of the authentic south of Morocco, where time has stood still for centuries. The town has been located in three different places during its existence, two of them still inhabited
today.