Africa
Egypt
Egypt has captured the imagination of travelers since ancient times. lt’s a multilayered history lesson, with relics left by pharaohs, Greeks, Romans, Christians and Arabs alike. Mud-brick villages rum shoulders with modern buildings of steel and glass, the call of the muezzin with the blare of traffic. Lt’s also a dream dip or a trek […]
Cote d’ivoire
Cote d’lvoire’s most powerful attraction isits people, so if you’re interested in African history, art or music, this is the place to be. There’s also whole lot of phole lot of physical beauty, from towering mountains to fishing villages. For many years Cote d’lvoire was the jewel of West Africa. lts strong economy attracted thousands […]
Gabon
Outside Libreville, its flashy air-conditioned capital, Gabon is a laid-back country of small villages, steamy rainforest, roaring rivers and imposing mountains. lt’s one of the richest and most stable countries in Africa, but also place where people know the value of relaxation. The jungle is full of wildlife-elephants, leopards, gorillas, hippos, pythons-and new national parks […]
Congo, republic of
The Republic of Congo is a former French colony on the west Atlantic coast of central Africa. The countryside around Brazzaville is all rolling hills and lush green trees; further north, there’s bright orange earth and untamed tropical rainforest bristling with wildlife-the Congo boasts Africal’s largest lowland gorilla population. After three devastating civil wars in […]
Congo, democratic republic of (zaire)
Almost as large as Western Europe, the Democratic Republic of Congo is a sprawling mass of rainforest, fast-running rivers, red clay and dust-the epitome of Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness. Formerly called Zaire, and now often shortened to DRC, it remains intoxicatingly mysterious and largely cut off to visitors, thanks to civil war, lamentable lack […]
Comoros-mayotte
Studding the lndian Ocean between the African mainland and Madagascar, the islands of Comoros and Mayotte offer an amazing diversity of people and cultures. Despite a succession of political coups and civilian riots, the islands boast cobblestoned medinas, ports bustling with dhows, tropical moonrises over white-sand beaches and blazing ocean sunsets that set the sky […]
Chad
With one of the most painful histories in Africa, Chad is a nation with its foundations built on conflict. The harsh climate, geographic remoteness, poor resource endowment and lack of infrastructure have combined to create a weak economy susceptible to political turmoil. There’s the promise of a more optimistic future thouge-Chad’s position as one of […]
Central African Republic
A country of rare natural beauty, with some of the world’s most amazing wildife, Cantral African Republic (CAR) nonetheless remains underdeveloped, fragmented and poverty-stricken. lt’s a country that has important mineral deposits and great natural resources, yet precious little of the wealth generated seeps down to the population. For centuries CAR has endured rapacity, first […]
Cape verde
On the islands of Cape Verde you can find lush valleys and mountains, long stretches of white sand, smoking volcanoes and dusty deserts, and pretty towns with coddled streets. Additionally, there are Portuguese wine and local liquor, songs that are sad alongside those with a frenetic Latin beat, and exciting and windsurfing, hiking and fishing. […]
Cameroon
At the crossroads of West and Central Africa, Cameroon is one of the most culturally diverse countries on the continent-rich in indigenous cultures, vibrant artistic and musical traditions, and wonderful Cameroonian hospitality. The country is made up of a network of ancient tribal kingdoms, and offers the choice of rainforests and relaxing beaches in the […]
