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14. Stellenbosch, South Africa – A Sun-Soaked Wine Country Dream

Nestled in the heart of South Africa’s wine country, Stellenbosch is a university town with European-style architecture, vineyard-covered hills, and golden light straight out of a romantic foreign film. The white-washed Cape Dutch buildings, tree-lined avenues, and bustling local markets create an aesthetic similar to the French or Italian countryside. Stellenbosch University brings a youthful energy to this historic town, while nearby vineyards offer world-class wine tastings under sprawling oak trees. The soft, golden sunsets over the mountains and vineyards could easily belong in a Mediterranean-inspired drama or a classic road trip movie.