Lafayette is often called the heart of Cajun country for good reason. This vibrant city blends French-speaking roots with bold music, rich storytelling, and a culture that doesn’t just celebrate life but dances through it. Originally settled by Acadians expelled from Canada in the 1700s, Lafayette has grown into a lively hub where traditions are preserved and passed down through generations.
Swakopmund, on Namibia’s Atlantic coast, is a town where desert meets ocean in striking contrast. Founded by German colonists in the late 19th century, its streets are lined with colonial-era buildings painted in pastel colors, giving the town a distinctly European feel.
Cut length wise by the Turkish/Greek border, the island of Cyprus leads two lives. The Turkish side is traditional and Islamic, while the Greek side is a very modern vacation destination.
A visit to Angkor Ban offers a unique opportunity to step back in time and witness a Cambodia that remains untouched by modern development. Whether admiring the historic wooden houses, visiting the temple, or engaging with friendly locals, travelers will find this riverside village a rewarding cultural experience.
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. At 1,160 m altitude, Ouarzazate is a settlement of some twenty thousand inhabitants and offers all the amenities of a modern city. The town is proud of the great Somal mosque, the first stone of which was laid by King Mohammed V in 1958. Large luxury hotels welcome the many tourists who come to discover the exotic beauty of southern Morocco and life in the "pearl of the sands", as "Ouarzazate" is known.