As the holiday celebrations and vacation relaxation slip further away, and we all return to the humdrum of work and a staggeringly normal life, we bet you could use another vacation. And we bet you could go for some excitement, some adventure, and some rip-roaring laughter.

So, where to go?

We’re recommending seven cities. Our criteria is simple: the cities have a thriving international comedy scene. Check out our blog for the top clubs to find the best comics in each city, including some of our favorites below:

Chris Mapane - Johannesburg, South Africa