Visit Kisumu

The lake of flamingos and rhinos on the doorstep, in the Rift Valley two hours from Nairobi.

Visit Mombasa, a historic port city on Kenya's coast. Explore Fort Jesus (a UNESCO World Heritage site built by the Portuguese in the 16th century), stroll through Old Town (with its Swahili architecture and narrow streets), relax at Diani Beach (known for its white sands and coral reefs), and sample local dishes like biryani and samosas at the bustling markets.

A Swahili stone town with no cars, only donkeys and dhows, unchanged for seven centuries.

Vasco da Gama's pillar, the Gedi ruins in the forest and the Italian-flavoured beach town.

The fiery city of the Meuse: Montagne de Bueren's 374 steps, the Sunday Batte market and Liege waffles.

Okinawa's capital: Shuri castle of the Ryukyu kings, Kokusai-dori and a food and drink culture of its own.

Hokkaido's southern port: the night view from Mount Hakodate, red-brick warehouses and the morning fish market.

Korea's oldest Chinatown, the Songdo smart city and the island beaches by the airport.