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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 ...
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...
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...
Singapore Travel Guide 2026: Everything You Need to Know Before You Visit
Singapore defies easy description. It is a city, a country, and an island all at once — a place where a 10-minute taxi ride takes you from a gleaming financial district to a Hindu temple festooned with carved gods to a Chinese opera house to a Mal...
Chile Travel Guide: Best Time to Visit, What Things Cost, and What to Eat
Chile is one of the most geographically extraordinary countries on earth — a sliver 4,300km long and nowhere more than 180km wide, stretching from the driest desert on the planet in the north to the sub-Antarctic wilderness of Patagonia in the so...
Is Mali Safe to Visit? An Honest 2025 Assessment for Travelers
Mali occupies a profound place in world history. Timbuktu — the ancient Saharan city that became synonymous with farthest remoteness in European imagination — was, in the 14th century, a city of 100,000 people, an Islamic scholarly capital, and a com...
Where Do Germans Travel in 2025? The Statistics, Trends, and Top Destinations
Germany is a nation of travelers. With a strong passport, generous vacation entitlements, and one of Europe's highest standards of living, Germans collectively take hundreds of millions of trips per year — and the destinations they choose, the amount...
Is Iran Dangerous for Americans? An Honest Risk Assessment That Separates Facts from Fear
We're not going to sugarcoat this. The US State Department rates Iran as Level 4: Do Not Travel — its highest warning level, the same as active war zones like Syria, Somalia, and Yemen. That sounds terrifying. But the reasons for Iran's Level 4 ratin...
Algeria Travel Overview: Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting Africa's Largest Country
Algeria is Africa's largest country, the 10th largest in the world, and one of the most undervisited countries on the planet. Just 3 million tourists visit annually as compared to 14 million for neighboring Morocco. For American travelers, Algeria is...
Nightlife and Entertainment in Algeria: Raï Music, Cafés, and Cultural Events
If you're expecting the nightlife of Marrakech, Bangkok, or Ibiza — recalibrate. Algeria is a conservative Muslim country where alcohol is legal but socially restricted, clubs are rare, and "going out" means something different. But Algerian evenings...
Algeria's Stunning Natural Landscapes: From the Mediterranean to the Sahara
Most people picture desert when they think of Algeria — and yes, the Sahara covers 80% of the country. But Algeria's natural diversity goes far beyond sand dunes. From lush coastal forests to snow-capped mountains to volcanic rock formations that loo...
Algeria's Political Landscape: What Travelers and Business Visitors Should Understand
You don't need to be a political scientist to visit Algeria, but understanding the political context enriches your experience and helps you navigate conversations. Algerians are deeply political people — politics is a common topic of discussion, and ...
Where to Stay in Algeria: Hotels, Guesthouses, and Desert Camps
Let's be upfront: Algeria's tourism infrastructure is not as developed as Morocco's or Tunisia's. International hotel chains are limited, booking platforms don't always work smoothly, and in some areas your options are basic. But with the right expec...
Understanding Algerian Culture: What Every American Traveler Should Know
Algeria sits at a cultural crossroads — Arab and Amazigh (Berber) traditions run deep, French colonial influence lingers in language and architecture, and Mediterranean warmth defines daily life. For Americans, the culture can feel unfamiliar but inc...