Loum, Cameroon

47,305 residents may sound sizable, but Loum is far from a bustling metropolis. The town's isolated location and limited infrastructure pose challenges for anyone seeking an easy expat life. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, with the local Tampuen community heavily involved in managing the area's limited resources and tourist activities. And the climate is no walk in the park - Loum sees a wet season that lasts half the year, with July being the wettest month. While the surrounding crater lake and forest offer natural beauty, Loum is best suited for adventurous types willing to embrace the slow pace and complexities of rural Cameroonian living.