The city of Tacoma in Washington is something of a dark horse, and is most well known for its gorgeous glass works that are much sought by glass connoisseurs the world over. In part thanks to it traditions of glass blowing, Tacoma has a strong dedication to the arts and you will find that galleries …
With FCOs and foreign offices across the globe still advising against all travel to the war-plagued, drought-prone, and poverty-stricken lands of Somalia, it’s perhaps difficult to see how this nation on the tip of the African Horn will ever be open for business again. But with all-new military offensives against the pockets of Islamic extremism …
Missouri is located in the Midwestern USA, boasting a diverse landscape. It is a mixture of the Dissected Till Plains, the Ozark Mountains and the Mississippi Alluvial Plain, with the Missouri River dissecting the state in half. Geographically, Missouri sits near the centre of the country and is landlocked by eight states. Missouri has a …
Whether you love sightseeing, or prefer to relax on a beach or enjoy stunning natural beauty, every state in Australia has small towns that you will love. Here’s some favorites with locals and tourists alike to give you some inspiration for your great Australian getaway. Lets have a look at the best small towns to …
Nestled in the Horn of Africa is Eritrea. This small country of roughly six million people is bordered by Ethiopia, Sudan, Djibouti, and the Red Sea. Despite a slew of challenges like a poor economy and political repression, and despite difficulties in travelling there (a permit is required if you want to leave the capital), …
Occupying a great bend of East Africa, where the tropical heart of the continent slowly becomes the temperate south of the continent, the vast nation of Mozambique certainly has its fair share of touristic draws. Along the coast you’ll find alabaster-white sands with a fringing of palm trees; you’ll spot curious manatee-like creatures in the …
After more than a decade of civil war – one of the most brutal and destructive that West Africa has ever seen – and an unexpected outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus, Sierra Leone is working hard to get back on track. The efforts are going well, too. Gone are the days of rebel and …
Mainland Africa’s westernmost country occupies a colossal cut out of the Sahel. It ranges from the fringes of the Guinean woods to the bottom of the Sahara, and throws up fascinating destinations aplenty. Take the capital, Dakar: a town of pandemonius markets and endless energy. Or, look to the ports of Saint-Louis, which bustle with …
Ah, the Seychelles; the shimmering, sparkling Seychelles. Hailed as one of the world’s most beautiful tropical destinations, this archipelago nation of 115 islets, cays and coral atolls pops its granite head above the deep blue waters of the Indian Ocean some 1,600 kilometers east of Kenya and mainland Africa. Stable and sun-kissed, it’s become a …
Scarred by arguably the most brutal genocide of the post-war period, and beset by political tumult for much of the 20th century, Rwanda is nothing like the country it once was. Today, despite some claims of human rights abuses and low-key corruption, the nation remains a beacon of hope for many of the other Central …