Destination of the Month
Suriname
With almost a third of the country being declared national reserves, Suriname's main tourist attraction are its vast natural lands and the diversity of flora and fauna in them. What is your favorite spot here?
Off the Beaten Path
Etosha National Park
Etosha National Park is the 2nd largest of Namibia's game reserves. The name means "big white place", referring to the Etosha Salt Pan. Wildlife that can be seen here include: Rhinos, Lions, Zebra, Giraffes, Gemsbok, Springbok, Wildebeest, Elephants, and Jackals.
Language of the Month
Nyanja
The name Nyanja actually means "lake", so chinyanja is the "language of the lake" — referring to the language of the Chewas and other tribes who have adopted their language. In Malawi, the official name is Chichewa, while Zambia and Mozambique call it Nyanja.
Cuisine of the Month
Suriname cuisine
Because of the ethnic diversity there is a variety of exotic food available. Indian (specially roti with chicken), Chinese, Javanese (Indonesian), Creole.
Landmark of the Month
African Cemetary Higgs Beach
The only African Refugee cemetary in the United States, located at Higgs Beach, Key West, honoring Africans It was re-discovered in 2001.
Event of the Month
Travel with caution
With restrictions being lifted in various countries, just check what rules apply in the location you wish to visit and the restrictions in your own country upon return. Follow the rules, wear the masks and enjoy!
Event of the Week
Mt. Etna eruption
Mount Etna has been active with the last lava fountaining episode on Feb. 28. Watch some incredible live footage...
Coronavirus Outbreak
Coronavirus Outbreak Situation
With the increase in numbers of the coronavirus worldwide, and the fast changing information about the virus, we will share the most current information with you, so you can take this into consideration when making your travel plans.
Gobi Desert, Mongolia
Mongolian Gobi is one of the most remote and least trodden deserts in the world. The third in the world after the Sahara, and Arabian Desert, it covers nearly one-third of Mongolia. Also it is one of the worlds the most beautiful, with mountain peaks, grasslands, desert steppes, sand dunes and oases.
Lake Urnersee
Lake Urnersee is a lake located in Central Switzerland.
Zanzibar
Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous archipelago off the coast of Tanzania consisting of Zanzibar Island, Pemba Island and many smaller islands. Zanzibar island itself is approximately 90km long and 40km wide. A view over Stone Town from the sea In 1896, Zanzibar was the location of the world's shortest war, surrendering to Britain after 38 minutes of naval bombardment
The Balkans
The Balkans is a region that includes countries on the Balkan Peninsula in the southeast of Europe, including most of the former Yugoslavia.
Puebla, Mexico
A city in Mexico's Puebla Valley surrounded by volcanoes and snow-capped mountains. It is slightly over 110 kilometers (68 miles) south-east of Mexico City. In 2005, the city proper had a population of 1.5 million people, while the metropolitan area had a population of 2.1 million.
Georgia, USA
Georgia is more diverse than many people realize, with a scenic seacoast, mountains and large cities as well as extensive rural areas. In 2017 rock on at one of Georgia’s 75 music festivals, such as June’s AthFest in Athens, home of the B-52’s and R.E.M.
