Mindelo, on the northern coast of São Vicente Island, is Cape Verde’s cultural pulse. Its streets are lined with colorful colonial buildings, lively squares, and historic churches that echo the city’s maritime past.

Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, lies at the crossroads of Central Asia and has long been a hub of culture, trade, and political life. Its history stretches back over two millennia, shaped by Persian, Mongol, and Russian influences.

Moshi sits on the southern slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro in northern Tanzania, shaped by both Chagga culture and its role as a crossroads for trade and travel.

Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, is a city with a story that spans more than a thousand years. Its coastal setting has long shaped its character, blending African, Arab, and Persian influences that can still be seen in its culture and architecture today.

Marsala is a coastal city in western Sicily with a long history shaped by trade, conquest, and winemaking. Founded by the Phoenicians in the 4th century BCE, it later passed through Roman, Arab, Norman, and Spanish hands, each leaving traces in the city’s layout and culture.