The natural environment of coastal Gambia is very favourable fishing grounds - local waters contain a plethora of marine treasures, including dozens of species of fish, crabs, oysters, shrimp, and many other. Some local companies that offer guided fishing tours on board a traditional pirogue are: Paradise Fishing Gambia Denton Bridge Harbour, Banjul +316 28 21 34 32 www.paradisefishinggambia.com Pa's Fishing Company 49 Gloucester Street, Banjul +220 729 3785

The leading whitewater adventure outfitter in Québec, Rafting Nouveau Monde offers a variety of rafting and kayaking trips with professional guides at the helm. They are located approximately one hour from Saint Hippolyte. In addition to white water rafting down the Rouge River, New World also has activities at its riverside center that include paintball, swimming, and entertainment.

Enjoy panoramic views of one of Dubai’s most famous landmarks from this glass-framed observation deck. Sitting 240 metres above the island, The View offers a full 360-degree panorama of Palm Jumeirah, the Arabian Gulf, and the Dubai skyline. The space includes a café, exhibitions, interactive aquarium-themed tunnels, and a gift shop. For an even higher perspective, step up to The Next Level, 250 metres above ground, for the island’s highest vantage point and unobstructed views.

Tunis reveals its scholarly heritage through a collection of beautifully preserved madrasas, each bearing witness to centuries of intellectual pursuit. Over 20 madrasas are spread over the Medina of Tunis, some of them seven centuries old. The role these madrasas played has evolved over time. The Madrasa Slimania, founded by 18th-century ruler Ali Pasha, stands out with its ornate prayer hall and elevated entrance porch. Where student cells once housed scholars, medical professionals now work beneath the same vaulted ceilings. Nearby, the Madrasa El Bachia has transitioned from Quranic school to artisan workshops, its courtyard fountain silent but its creative spirit alive. The Madrasa Palmier (or Madrasa Ennakhla) maintains its original purpose as a centre for Quranic studies, its namesake palm still shading the courtyard behind formidable studded doors. Meanwhile, El Khaldounia represents a bridge between tradition and modernity. Established in 1896 near Souk Al Attarine, this progressive institution now serves as a bilingual library, honouring Ibn Khaldoun’s legacy of critical thought.