Cabo Verde

Cabo Verde, also known as Cape Verde, officially termed the Republic of Cabo Verde, represents an archipelago and island country nestled in West Africa within the central Atlantic Ocean. Comprising ten volcanic islands, it spans a combined landmass of approximately 4,033 square kilometers (1,557 square miles). Positioned between 600 and 850 kilometers (320 and 460 nautical miles) to the west of Cap-Vert, which stands as the western extremity of continental Africa, these islands constitute a vital segment of the Macaronesia ecoregion. This region includes the Azores, the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Savage Isles.

Cabo Verde

Tarrafal

To the north of the capital lies Tarrafal, a favourite holiday destination for citizens and visitors, known for its beautiful beaches.

Cabo Verde

Cidade Velha

10 kilometres west of the capital is Ciudad Velha (Old Town), the first European settlement in the archipelago, famous for its picturesque Portuguese fort, Real da Santo Felipe, overhanging the ocean waters.

Cabo Verde

Mindelu

Mindelo on Santo Vincente Island is the country's largest city and the archipelago's only deep-water port. Unlike the capital, it is packed with bars, nightclubs and restaurants. Built mostly of colonial architecture with carved balconies... read more

Egypt

Khan Al-Khalili Market

Khan-Al-Khalili is a large market in the Muslim neighbourhood of Cairo, one of the city's striking landmarks. The square that Khan-Al-Khalili occupies was originally the site of the Saffron Tomb mausoleum, the burial place of the Fatimid caliphs. Emir Al-Khalili ordered the destruction of the Fatimid cemetery in 1382 in order to build a large caravanserai. At that time, this was the central... read more

Greece

Ancient Agora

In the heart of Athens, northwest of the Acropolis, lie the ruins of the Ancient Agora. During the period of ancient Greece (from about the beginning of the 6th century BC) it was the political, financial, administrative, cultural and religious ce... read more

Mali

Niono

The city of Niono is known as the "Venice of Mali" because of its system of canals and channels that criss-cross the entire city, and the local brick mosque is almost as famous as the famed Djenné Mosque.