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In Depth in Southern Belize
Throughout the 18th century, escaped and shipwrecked slaves intermarried and blended in with the native Carib Indian populations on several islands in the Lesser Antilles, but…
A Driving Tour Through Spain's Famed Pueblos Blancos
The brilliantly whitewashed villages and towns of inland Andalusia are called Pueblos Blancos. These are archetypal towns and villages that dot the steep slopes of the mountains, which…
In Depth in Netanya
The Anglo-Saxon ConnectionVisitors to Israel from English-speaking countries are often amazed at how easy it is to get around using their native language, especially in light of the…
Active Pursuits in Tarifa
Beaches & WindsurfingIf you're traveling between Cádiz and Tarifa along the coast and are a beach buff, you may want to stop several times. Expect grand vistas of the coast of…
Walking Tours in Panama City
Historic Casco ViejoStart: At Plaza Independencia.Finish: At Iglesia de San José (a 2-block walk from Plaza Independencia).Time: Approximately 1 to 2 hours.Best Times: The…
Organized Tours in Morocco
Because many travelers have limited time and resources, organized adventure-travel packages, arranged by tour operators abroad or in Morocco, are a popular and time-efficient way to…
Side Trips in Bluefields
Greenfields Nature Reserve Greenfields is a private nature reserve that offers excellent jungle excursions and canoeing trips in the surrounding pristine wilderness. The lush, tropical…
In Depth in Marrakech
Looking After Morocco's Beasts of BurdenSPANA (Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad) was founded in the 1920s by two British women, Kate Hosali and her daughter Nina, who…
Side Trips in Ouarzazate
Aït Ben Haddou29km (18 miles) NW of Ouarzazate; 209km (130 miles) SE of MarrakechThe village of Aït ben Haddou receives up to 130,000 visitors each year, and every one of them is…
Side Trips in Agadir
Tiznit98km (61 miles) S of AgadirBetween the Atlantic coast and the southern fingers of the Anti-Atlas mountains, this young city has an easily navigable medina, is historically…
In Depth in Granada, Nicaragua
William Walker: The Loud American A rampaging yank intent on subjugating the locals, William Walker is a man you'll read and hear about a lot while traveling in Nicaragua. His life…
Side Trips in Nairobi
East Africa's Largest Shantytown: KiberaKibera, the name given to Africa's largest informal settlement -- commonly referred to as a slum -- is a Nubian word meaning "forest." In…
In Depth in The Masai Mara
Africa's Lost Tribe, Part IThey're among Africa's most celebrated, fabled, romanticized tribes, a tall, slim, dark-skinned, proud, and, by all accounts, handsome people who make up a…
Active Pursuits in Tanzanian Coast
One of the best reasons to visit the coast of mainland Tanzania is to recharge your batteries after an inland safari, where often you're up before dawn each day and careening around in…
Walking Tours in Stone Town
Note that you can start anywhere on this circular route, depending on where you are staying, but for ease of reference, we start off at:1. Forodhani GardensLocated on the seafront…
Active Pursuits in Stone Town
Dive Right InYou'll find some of the best dive sites in Africa in Zanzibar's waters, with experienced divers citing the incredible array of species as one of the main draws.…
Active Pursuits in Mafia Island
Diving & Snorkeling -- With more than 400 species of fish, 40 genera of coral, and five species of marine turtle, scuba diving and snorkeling are the primary reasons most people…
Side Trips in Ngorongoro Conservation Area
The 2 1/2-hour drive from Mto wa Mbu to Lake Natron, East African flamingo breeding site in the valley of Ol Doinyo L'Engai (the Maasai "Mountain of God"), is not for everyone. But if…
Side Trips in Serengeti National Park
Side Trip to Lake Victoria: In or Out? -- With Mwanza, the biggest port on Lake Victoria, under 2 hours' drive from the Western Corridor, the question arises, should one set aside the…
In Depth in Serengeti National Park
Are Those Hippos Sweating Blood? -- Hippos spend hours submerged up to their nostrils in tropical rivers because their thin skin is highly susceptible to sunburn. They do, however,…
Side Trips in George and Wilderness
Sedgefield & Goukamma ReserveThe drive from Wilderness to Sedgefield on the N2 is very pleasant, with a series of lakes on the left and occasional glimpses of the ocean on your…
Active Pursuits in Eilat
Beaches The waters around Eilat are relatively wave-free and safe. The small sharks are not particularly hungry for you; however, stepping on spiny sea urchins can be a major…
In Depth in Eilat
Wings over IsraelAfter the Second Revolt against Rome in A.D. 135, Judea was left so desolate that olives, the ancient staple of the region, were not harvested again for more than a…
Side Trips in Baltimore
Ellicott City Visitors have been coming to this tiny Patapsco River town, 14 miles from Baltimore, for 230 years. The town was built to support the Ellicott brothers' mill, the largest…
Organized Tours in New Orleans
There are great advantages to taking tours. Though they’re touristy by definition, someone else does the planning, and it’s an easy way to get to outlying areas. A good tour guide can…