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Rwanda in 2026: Is It Safe? And What Should You Actually See?

Rwanda in 2026: Is It Safe? And What Should You Actually See?

Rwanda is a country that demands you update your understanding of Africa. In 1994, it experienced one of the worst genocides in modern history — approximately 800,000 people killed in 100 days. Thirty years later, it is one of the fastest-growing eco...

Is Algeria Safe for American Travelers?

Is Algeria Safe for American Travelers?

Many people associate Algeria with the civil conflict of the 1990s called the "Black Decade" or Algerian Civil War but that era is over. But, modern Algeria, while not without challenges, is safer than its reputation would suggest. Current US Sta...

Is Eswatini Safe to Travel? An Honest Safety Guide

Is Eswatini Safe to Travel? An Honest Safety Guide

Eswatini — the small landlocked kingdom formerly known as Swaziland, surrounded by South Africa and Mozambique — rarely makes international headlines except during its annual Reed Dance. For most travelers, it's an afterthought between Kruger Nat...

Is Mali Safe to Visit? A 2026 Assessment for Travelers

Is Mali Safe to Visit? A 2026 Assessment for Travelers

Mali occupies a prominent place in world history. Timbuktu in the 14th century was a city of 100,000 people, an Islamic scholarly capital, and a commercial hub where half the world's gold supply passed through in camel caravans. The Dogon Country, w...