
WANDERLIST: Guyana in books and on film
“The Harder They Come” (1972): While the majority of the film takes place in Jamaica,…
“The Harder They Come” (1972): While the majority of the film takes place in Jamaica,…
Haiti, a land of beauty, history, and culture is located in the heart of the…
“The Comedians” (1967): Based on the novel by Graham Greene, this political drama stars Richard…
Located in the southern Indian Ocean, cloaked in mystique and rugged beauty, lies the remote…
The world’s smallest state, wholly enclosed by Rome, Vatican City offers a rich blend of…
Honduras, a Central American country known for its natural landscapes and culture, offers a wealth…
“The Good Lie” (2014): Although not entirely set in Honduras, this film tells the story…
Hong Kong is a city bursting with energy, diversity, and hidden treasures. Victoria Peak: Begin…
“In the Mood for Love” (2000) – This internationally acclaimed film by Wong Kar-wai explores…
“The Honourable Schoolboy” by John le Carré: This espionage thriller is part of le Carré’s…
Welcome to Hungary, a land of history, culture, hot springs, fine wine and landscapes. Budapest:…
“The Grand Budapest Hotel” (2014): Directed by Wes Anderson, this comedy-drama film is set in…
Iceland, the land of fire, black beaches, foaming waterfalls, blue pools and white ice in…
“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” (2013): This adventure-comedy film, directed by Ben Stiller, showcases…
Vast and populous, India is a land which fills all the senses, colour, smell, sound,…
“Slumdog Millionaire” (2008): This Academy Award-winning film follows the journey of an orphan from Mumbai’s…
“Midnight’s Children” by Salman Rushdie – This book follows the lives of characters born at…
Welcome to Indonesia, best known for Bali but there is much more to see, a…
“The Raid: Redemption” (2011) – A high-octane action film set in the slums of Jakarta,…
“The Rainbow Troops” by Andrea Hirata: This heartwarming novel tells the story of ten young…