Nalut, Libya

With a population of just 26,788, Nalut is a small desert outpost in western Libya. The town is home to the Qasr Nalut, a fortified granary that now sits abandoned as a tourist attraction. But behind the historic facade, the reality is a persistent bureaucratic headache - a national reconciliation conference was held here in 2016 to address the lingering divisions from the Libyan Civil War. And the climate is no picnic either, with blistering hot summers and chilly winters. Nalut is not for the faint of heart - this is a place for hardy adventurers willing to brave the elements and red tape.