Africa is renowned for its wildlife, so it's little wonder that the continent has the highest concentration of national parks on earth (335), which together protect over 1,100 species of mammals, 100,000 species of insects, 2,600 bird species of birds, and 3,000 species of fish....
The continent of Africa has a little something for everyone, whatever your traveling tastes may be. Here, we've chosen seven great destinations that would be perfect for specific types of travelers. Best for First-Time Travelers to Africa: Morocco Morocco's close proximity to Europe (it's only 13km/8 miles...
The clothing of Africa is as interesting, colorful, and exuberant as the people who wear it. We gave you a taste of the very of-the-moment fashion scene in Senegal here, and now we'll give show you some of the more traditional types of clothes worn...
Shanghai, the Paris of the East, never stops in a way very different from New York City or any other big metropolitan city. A unique mix of old and new, some of the world’s tallest buildings are located in Shanghai, while some areas of the...
There's much more to Ethiopia than the news you consume in the media. Adventure, history, nature, culture, religion, gastronomy...
Currently the Executive Director of the organization imagine1day that's been leading a movement in education in Ethiopia since 2007, Sapna Dayal is a talented woman who has lived in many places, experienced different cultures, and comes from a deep rooted cultural background: her father is Indian,...
Ethiopian artisans are well known for their leatherwork, traditional fabrics, shoes, jewelry and more. Today, the creative force of freedom seems to have influenced the artists and their creations. If you are looking to bring back something authentic from this part of the world, be sure...
Ethiopia is a land of natural contrasts, from the tops of the rugged Simien Mountains to the depths of the Danakil Depression. Animal lovers are more likely to think of Tanzania or Kenya, but while it might not have the luxury safari options that the...
Ethiopian cuisine typically consists of vegetables and often very spicy meat dishes, usually in the form of wat, a thick stew, served atop injera, a large sourdough flatbread, which is about 50 centimeters in diameter and made out of fermented teff flour. Ethiopians eat exclusively...
If you stay in Ethiopia for long enough, it’s just a matter of time before someone invites you to a wedding. My first invitation came out of the blue—out of a blue cab to be precise. I had never met Marcos before but five minutes...