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A view of Domoni, Anjouan including mosque

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The Comoros: Finding Paradise in the "Islands of the Moon"

If you look at a map of the Indian Ocean, scanning the vast blue between Mozambique and Madagascar, you might miss them entirely. They are mere...

Orange tile rooftops in Czechia, a castle in the background

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Czechia: The Heart of Europe (That Still Uses Crowns)

If you look at a map of Europe, the Czech Republic (or Czechia) sits right in the center. It is often called the "Heart of Europe," and fittingly,...

A beach with umbrellas and people in Cyprus

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Cyprus: The Island of Aphrodite (and Halloumi)

Cyprus is a geological and cultural paradox. Geographically, it sits in the Middle East; politically, it is part of Europe; and culturally, it...

Canoes on a beach in Curacao

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Curaçao: The Colorful Heart of the Dutch Caribbean

When people talk about the "ABC Islands" (Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao), they usually assign them distinct personalities. Aruba is the resort-filled...

Aerial view of the Adriatic Sea at Stiniva Bay on Vis island in Croatia

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Croatia: The Mediterranean As It Once Was

Croatia is a country that seems to have hoarded the best parts of Europe. It has the Roman ruins of Italy, the turquoise waters of Greece, and the...

Aerial view of a marina and tall buildings in Cote d’Ivoire

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Côte d’Ivoire: The West African Giant You’ve Been Overlooking

If you look at a map of West Africa, your eyes might drift to the popular beaches of Ghana or the chaotic energy of Nigeria. But sandwiched right...

Aerial Drone view of Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica

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Costa Rica: The Land of Pura Vida (And How to Navigate It)

Costa Rica is the eco-tourism capital of the world for a reason. It is a country that abolished its army in 1948 to spend the money on education...

Mount Kahuzi, Congo

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The Tale of Two Congos: A Journey Into the Heart of Africa

When you say you are going to "Congo," the first question you will get is: "Which one?"It is a valid question. Sitting on opposite sides of the...

Colourful buildings in Cartagena, Colombia

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Colombia: Coffee, Culture, and Thriftiness

For decades, Colombia was a "no-go" zone on the global map. Today, it is arguably the most exciting destination in South America, and for the...

Great Wall of China

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China: The Dragon on a Dime

For decades, China felt like a fortress: hard to enter, difficult to navigate, and opaque to the budget traveler. But in 2024 and 2025, the...

A fountain in downtown Santiago in front of the theater

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Chile: The Country That Has Everything

If you look at a map of South America, Chile looks impossible. It is a thin ribbon of land—4,300 kilometers long and rarely more than 180...

Storm clouds over N'Djamena

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Chad: The Saharan Secret You Have to Earn

Let’s be clear from the start: Chad is not a beginner’s destination. It does not have resort pools, it does not have English menus, and it...

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