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The southeast tip of Africa is an amazing place for multiethnic cultures and geographical peculiarities. Lesotho is one of only three countries surrounded by another,
Gambia is a small, densely populated West African country completely surrounded by Senegal except for the Atlantic Ocean. The finger-like shape comes from being a
Guinea is an incredible country with mountains, rainforest, savannas, grasslands and an ocean coast. Over three-quarters of the population are employed in agriculture, cultivating a
The southeast tip of Africa is an amazing place for multiethnic cultures and geographical peculiarities. Lesotho is one of only three countries surrounded by another,
Introduction Madagascar split off from Africa and India about 160 million years ago resulting in the evolution of a staggering variety of endemic animals and
Introduction Madagascar has incredible biodiversity, few countries in the world rival it. This distinctiveness alone is enough to justify traveling there. However, that is not
Introduction For decades, Madagascar was on my bucket list. I had seen pictures of breathtaking mountain and forest landscapes. I was enthralled by the fact
Mali used to have a significant tourism industry, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors annually, especially to Timbuktu and the Dogon Country. This industry dramatically declined
Mauritania is a country most people can’t find on a map. The few who are familiar with the name often confuse it with the very
Introduction We were looking forward to going to Mauritius to explore and relax after weeks of exhausting travel in Madagascar. After all, it is famous
South Africa is an incredible country with a diverse population, rugged landscapes, ocean coasts, and extensive wildlife. It also continues to have volatile politics and
Part 1 – Overview I have been quite fortunate in my life, having been on several African safaris in eastern and southern Africa. In the
Senegal has a population of 16 million and is about the size of Nebraska or Belarus. It’s over 95% Muslim, but mostly Sufi denominations of
Part 1 – Travel Essentials Overview Seychelles is a long way from New York City, so I never thought much about traveling there. However,
Travel Essentials Overview I am willing to travel anywhere, and the more remote and different, the better. But I draw the line at de facto
The southeast tip of Africa is an amazing place for multiethnic cultures and geographical peculiarities. Lesotho is one of only three countries surrounded by another,
South Africa is an incredible country with a diverse population, rugged landscapes, ocean coasts, and extensive wildlife. It also continues to have volatile politics and
Sudan has so much to offer a visitor including people who are the friendliest in the world in my estimation. It has numerous archaeological sites
In this compact country there are beautiful beaches, historic medinas, Roman ruins, mountain hiking and camel rides, as well as a wide range of restaurants,
Part 1 – Overview I have been quite fortunate in my life, having been on several African safaris in eastern and southern Africa. In the
