WANDERLIST: Chad in books and on film
“Bye Bye Africa” (1999) – Directed by Mahamat Saleh Haroun, this film tells the story…
“Bye Bye Africa” (1999) – Directed by Mahamat Saleh Haroun, this film tells the story…
Located in the heart of Africa and largely inaccessible to the mainstream tourist, Chad is…
“White Material” (2009) – Directed by Claire Denis, this French drama takes place in an…
Welcome to the heart of Africa, where rainforests, untamed wildlife, and rich cultural heritage await…
Five famous movies set in the Cayman Islands: “The Firm” (1993): Starring Tom Cruise, “The…
Located in the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, the Cayman Islands form an irresistible destination…
“The Children of Cabral” (1976) – Directed by Antonio Ole, this documentary focuses on the…
Cape Verde archipelago tucked away in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of West Africa…
“Anne of Green Gables” by Lucy Maud Montgomery: Set in Prince Edward Island, this beloved…
“Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner” (2001) – A Canadian epic film about an Inuit hunter and…
Canada, the land of vast landscapes, diverse cultures, and beauty, is an exquisite destination for…
“Queen of Katwe” (2016) – Although the majority of the movie is set in Uganda,…
Located in the heart of West Africa, Cameroon is a country known for its rich…
“The Killing Fields” (1984) – This historical drama is based on the true story of…
Cambodia, a country Located in the heart of Southeast Asia, is a destination that holds centuries…
“Burundi: Hope at the Heart of Africa” (2005) – This documentary film explores the challenges…
Located in the heart of Africa, the beautiful country of Burundi awaits intrepid visitors with…
“The Lady” (2011) – Directed by Luc Besson, this biographical film portrays the life of…
Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, is a destination that has recently been gaining popularity among…
“Yaaba” (1989), directed by Idrissa Ouedraogo. This film tells the story of two children who…
Welcome to Burkina Faso, a landlocked country in West Africa known for its culture, warm…
“The World Is Big and Salvation Lurks Around the Corner” (2008) – This Bulgarian film…
Located in the heart of Southeast Europe, Bulgaria offers a delightful blend of natural beauty,…
“The King and I” (1999): This musical film adaptation of the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein…
Brunei kingdom located on the island of Borneo is known for its rich cultural heritage,…
“The Mighty Quinn” (1989) – This crime thriller stars Denzel Washington as a Caribbean police…
British Virgin Islands (BVI) are a Caribbean paradise that offer a harmonious blend of natural…
“Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon” by Jorge Amado: Set in the fictional town of Ilhéus, this…
“City of God” (2002): This critically acclaimed Brazilian crime drama is set in the slums…
Brazil is a kaleidoscope of culture, landscapes, and unparalleled diversity, with its rainforests, waterfalls, and…
“The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency” (2008): Based on the bestselling novel series by Alexander…
Botswana, known as the gem of Southern Africa, is a country that has captivated visitors…
“No Man’s Land” (2001): Directed by Danis Tanović, this critically acclaimed film won the Best…
Located in the heart of the Balkans, Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country that effortlessly…
“Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” (1969) – Though not entirely set in Bolivia, this…
Bolivia, a dynamic and destination Located amidst the Andes, with its salt flats, mountain lakes,…
“Travellers and Magicians” (2003): Directed by Khyentse Norbu, this Bhutanese film tells the story of…
Located in the Eastern Himalayas, the enchanting kingdom of Bhutan beckons visitors with its rich…
“Wide Sargasso Sea” by Jean Rhys: While not entirely set in Bermuda, this novel includes…
The Deep (1977): This adventure thriller directed by Peter Yates features underwater exploration off the…