The National Museum of Gambia contains a vast collection of artifacts dating back to various points in the nation's past - from prehistoric and pre-colonial times to the most recent era. Items on display range from folk culture pieces to historic documents and maps of the region.

If you want to learn how to cook a perfect pasta Bolognese, there's no better place to do it than in Bologna, the home of the world’s famous sauce. Agriturismo San Giuliano organizes classes in pasta making and cooking traditional Italian food. The courses can be held in Italian, English, French or Spanish.

If visiting just one country per trip is not exciting enough for you, hop over to the neighbouring Nicaragua. Discover the natural beauty and the cultural heritage of Granada — the oldest colonial city in the Americas that is still thriving in its original location. On your way there, visit the active Masaya Volcano and the extinct Apoyo Volcano, and cruise by boat to small islands on Lake Nicaragua. Tours include border-crossing assistance and hassle-free transportation for the smoothest experience possible.

This affordable museum located in the beautiful Plata Unirii is located in a suggestive and recently renovated baroque building. Both the permanent and temporary collections are worth a visit, especially to have a look at the paintings of some Romanian artists, a great way to immerse yourself a bit more into Romanian culture.