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Is Morocco Good for Surfing?
Morocco is not the first place most surfers think of when planning their next adventure. Morocco has two oceans to choose from: the Atlantic coastline (which is the larger of the two), and the Mediterranean coastline. Each coastline offers pretty ...
What to Buy in Algeria: Shopping Guide for Souvenirs and Local Crafts
Algeria isn't considered a shopping destination but that might work to your advantage. Unlike the heavily commercialized souks of Marrakech, shopping in Algeria is about discovering authentic, handcrafted goods. And, the tourist price markup is minim...
Is Algeria Safe for American Travelers in 2026?
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...
Algeria Visa Guide for Americans: Requirements, Process, and What to Expect in 2026
Unlike much of North Africa, Algeria does not offer visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry for American citizens. You must obtain a visa from an Algerian embassy or consulate before you travel to explore or en route to another destination. The process re...
Health and Medical Tips for Traveling to Algeria
Algeria's healthcare system is a mix of public and private facilities. In major cities, medical care is adequate for routine issues; for serious emergencies, facilities can be limited. Here's what American travelers need to know to stay healthy befor...
Business Travel Guide to Morocco: Meetings, Etiquette, and Getting Around
Morocco is a compelling destination for business travel — a modern, connected economy with a sophisticated hospitality infrastructure. But it helps to understand the local business culture before you land. Here's a practical guide for anyone travelin...
Is Uganda Good for Tourists? Honestly, Yes — Here's What to Expect
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda When most people think of East African safaris, they think of Kenya or Tanzania. Those are fantastic countries — but they are not Uganda. Uganda is different. It is greener, wilder, less touristy, and of...
Mauritius: The Island That Does Everything Quietly and Brilliantly
You already have an image of Mauritius in your head: pristine beaches, turquoise lagoon, luxury resorts. That image is accurate. What most people miss is everything else — the volcanic interior, the deep cultural hybridity, the food, the history,...
Guinea: What Is It Famous For? (More Than You'd Expect)
Guinea — officially the Republic of Guinea, sometimes called Guinea-Conakry to distinguish it from its neighbours Guinea-Bissau and Equatorial Guinea — is a country of about 14 million people on the Atlantic coast of West Africa. It is largely unknow...
Ethiopia: What to Do, Where to Go, and Why It Surprises Every Visitor
Ethiopia is unlike anywhere else in Africa — and arguably unlike anywhere else on earth. It has its own calendar (currently in the 2010s while the rest of the world is in 2026), its own writing script, its own time system, its own Orthodox Christ...
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 e...
Travelling Chad: Saharan Dunes, Camel Caravans, and the Ennedi Plateau
Chad is not a destination for the casual traveller. It has limited infrastructure, a complex political history, and requires serious logistical planning to visit responsibly. It is also, for adventurous travellers willing to put in the work, among th...