Day 1 - Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires, Argentina: Glamorous and gritty, Buenos Aires embodies two cities in one. What makes Argentina's capital so fascinating is its dual heritage—part European, part Latin American. Plaza de Mayo resembles a grand square in Madrid, and the ornate Teatro Colón could easily belong in Vienna. Yet, the South American spirit is unmistakable with leather shoes for sale on cobbled streets and impromptu parades of triumphant soccer fans. The city has perfected limited-production wines, juicy steaks, and ice cream in countless flavours, among other old-world imports.

Day 2 - Dakar

Dakar, Senegal: Dakar is set at the tip of the Cape Vert peninsula, marking it as West Africa’s westernmost point and the capital of French-speaking Senegal. Founded in 1857, Dakar stands out as West Africa’s oldest European city and one of the most modernised. The opening of the Dakar-St Louis railway in 1885 put the city on the map; subsequently, it became a French naval base and later, in 1904, the capital of Afrique Occidentale Française. Today, Dakar bears the legacy of Africa’s French colonial past, especially in its downtown Plateau area, where the architecture is reminiscent of southern France. The city is a buzz of frenetic activity, offering an exhilarating experience. Perhaps sample the popular mint tea and practise bartering in the colourful craft markets for traditional embroidery, woodcarvings, metalwork, and costume jewellery.

Day 3 - Dakar

Dakar, Senegal: Dakar, situated on the Cape Vert peninsula, is the westernmost point of West Africa and the centre of French-speaking Senegal. Though it was established in 1857, the city's European roots run deep as it is among the oldest in West Africa and heavily westernised. With the inaugural of the Dakar-St Louis railway in 1885, the city gained prominence; it later became a French naval base and, in 1904, the seat of Afrique Occidentale Française. Today’s Dakar retains the essence of its French colonial past, especially visible in the downtown Plateau area where the southern French-style architecture prevails. As a modern city, Dakar buzzes with energy, which can be a bit overwhelming. Consider enjoying the popular mint tea or engaging in the vibrant craft markets where you can barter for traditional embroidery, woodcarvings, metalwork, and costume jewellery.