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Algeria's Stunning Natural Landscapes: From the Mediterranean to the Sahara

Algeria's Stunning Natural Landscapes: From the Mediterranean to the Sahara

Most people imagine the desert when they think of Algeria, and they're not wrong since the Sahara does cover 80% of the country. But Algeria's natural diversity goes beyond sand dunes. From lush coastal forests to snow-capped mountains to volcanic ro...

Travelling Chad: Saharan Dunes, Camel Caravans, and the Ennedi Plateau

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...

The Tuareg People of Algeria: Meeting the Blue Men of the Sahara

The Tuareg People of Algeria: Meeting the Blue Men of the Sahara

If there's one experience that defines travel in Algeria's deep south, it's encountering the Tuareg — the Amazigh nomadic people who have crisscrossed the Sahara for millennia. Known as the "Blue Men" for the indigo dye of their traditional robes tha...

The Ultimate 2-Week Algeria Itinerary: Mediterranean to Sahara

The Ultimate 2-Week Algeria Itinerary: Mediterranean to Sahara

Two weeks is the sweet spot for experiencing Algeria's highlights — enough time to explore the Mediterranean coast, dive into Roman history, experience the M'zab Valley's unique culture, and trek into the Sahara. Here's a carefully planned 14-day iti...

Top 10 Destinations in Algeria That Will Make You Rethink North Africa

Top 10 Destinations in Algeria That Will Make You Rethink North Africa

Algeria is one of the world's most underrated travel destinations — and that's exactly what makes it extraordinary. With virtually no mass tourism, you'll experience ancient Roman ruins without crowds, vast Saharan landscapes without other tourists i...