St George, Grenada

St George’s is the capital of Grenada, which has Queen Elizabeth as their head of state. It was inhabited by the natives who resisted European colonization when Colombus attempted it, and was eventually conquered by France. After the Seven-Year War, the islands were ceded to Britain, who governed it for the most part until its independence. In the 70s, a leftist bloodless coup took over which promoted a US invasion. It’s known as the “Island of Spice”. Its capital was founded by the French, who virtually exterminated the native population.

Darren Criss in Mexico City (2023)

Santa Catarina Juquila, Oaxaca, Mexico

Santa Catarina Juquila is a small magical town in Oaxaca, Mexico around 2 hours away from the tourist destination Puerto Escondido. Its main attraction is the sanctuary of an image of the Virgin Mary, with a million pilgrims visiting it every year.

Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico

Huatulco is a major tourism development project started by the Mexican government around 40 years ago on the coast of Oaxaca, with 9 bays and a natural park that is a UNESCO biosphere. On the Mexican citizenship test, it’s known as one of the three areas that’s known for its beaches, and its airport is one of the busiest in Mexico.

Huatusco, Veracruz, Mexico

Huatusco is a small city and historic capital of Veracruz, Mexico, on the way to the current state capital, Xalapa. It was originally established by the Tlaxcalans, who named it the place where the Big Rabbit was. They fought fiercely against the Spanish during the Revolutionary War and were later declared the capital of the insurgents of Veracruz. During the American invasion, when the United States occupied Xalapa, the state government moved to the city. Many important people passed through the city, including President Juarez, the first president Victoria and Emperor Maximilian.

Coscomatepec, Veracruz, Mexico

Coscomatepec is a small town near Cordoba in the state of Veracruz, Mexico that is an officially designated “magical town”. It’s close to the peak of Orizaba, Mexico’s tallest mountain. The different groups of natives who inhabited the town centred their life around the mountain. It’s the site of an important event during the independence war, when General Nicolás Bravo, later president, led 600 men to break a 33-day siege imposed by the Spaniards.