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11 Best Places to Visit in Sudan
From the dusty streets of Khartoum to the ancient Pyramids of Meroe; here are the best places to visit in Sudan (when it's safe again). “Sudan is not really a country at all, but many. A composite of layers, like a genetic fingerprint of memories that were once fluid,...
Discovering Dubai: 8 Ways to Get off the Beaten Track in Dubai
From Dhow Cruises on the Old Creek to overnight safaris in the Arabian Desert, here’s how to get off the beaten track in Dubai. Step aside, Burj Khalifa, and give the Dubai Mall a miss this time around. There’s much more to see in this desert emirate than its...
How Many Countries Are in the Middle East? Everything You Need to Know.
From Bahrain and Qatar to Kuwait and Oman, there are 17 countries in the Middle East; here's everything you need to know. Located at the crossroads of Europe, Africa and Asia, there's no internationally agreed-upon definition of the Middle East. Encompassing parts of...
How Many Countries in East Asia? Everything You Need to Know.
From China and Japan to South Korea and North Korea, there are six countries in East Asia (including Taiwan); here's everything you need to know! During my first university summer break I had the unique opportunity to visit China. I was tasked with teaching English to...
How to Travel From Senegal to The Gambia (Including Overland Border Crossings)
From flights to ferries, here's everything you need to know about how to travel from Senegal to The Gambia. "It's coming! It's on its way. Trust me!" said the attendant in the Dem Dikk bus station on the outskirts of Dakar. "It's just had a little breakdown." I was...
8 Best Things to Do in Mestia, Georgia
From climbing Svan Towers and basking in mountain air, to baking Kudbari and drinking homemade Cha cha, here are the best things to do in Mestia, Georgia. "Winter," said Lasha, our driver, with a matter-of-fact sigh that suggested he'd surrendered himself to the...
15 Best Things to Do in Algiers, Algeria
From rocking an ancient Kasbah to long strolls along the Corniche, here are the best things to do in Algiers, the Algerian capital. "I'm excited to show you my country!" exclaimed Soumia Kebaili, my guide through the endless maze of ancient streets in the Kasbah of...
Top Tips to Explore San Francisco With Limited Time
With its towering skyscrapers, buzzing tech hub, and architectural landmarks, San Francisco has cemented itself as one of America’s most iconic cities. The city brings in almost three million tourists annually, but not all are there for vacation; many are visiting on...
20 Best Places to Visit in North Macedonia
From the golden statues of Skopje to the ancient banks of Lake Ohrid, here are the best places to visit in North Macedonia. North Macedonia might be a land where millennia of history, from Alexander the Great to Tito's Yugoslavia, converge under the soaring Sharr...
What to Do When Your Flight is Delayed: Step-by-Step Guide
We’ve all felt dread in the airport terminal when the fearful ‘Delayed’ - or even worse, the nightmarish ‘Cancellation’ - sign pops up on the info board next to your flight number. I can’t even count the number of times I’ve been caught out by airport delays, and...
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