Travel and History

There are many religions in South Africa that are currently being practiced by the over 58 million people who live there. These different religions thrive because South Africa, which is often called "the rainbow nation" boasts of a variety...

While some call it the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, others refer to it as the Museum of Cairo or the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. This monumental museum which is located in Cairo, Egypt as the name indicates has stood...

A person's name is their identity and individuality and calling out the name is one way we can get someone's attention. In Africa where culture and tradition still thrive, names often have unique stories behind them. From the day...

Nigeria is home to several billionaires and while only 4 people in the country were included in the recent Forbes list of the world’s richest people, the wealth of other affluent Nigerians cannot be denied. The proof of this...

Nigeria is not called the giant of Africa just for its massive population but also the economic strength of the country. The nation also gained this reputation for being home to the tallest building in Africa with many expensive...

Because of isolation, many islands have become home to some of the world’s most unusual and fascinating wildlife. Rich in cultural and geographic diversity, South Africa is an interesting and fun-filled African holiday destination with incredible places and warm...

It is on record that Spain once controlled more than 35 countries all over the world, including a few African countries. While the reign of pain lasted, the indigenous people of their colonies spoke Spanish but a good majority...

The formidable Mount Kilimanjaro is known to have its highest peak as 5,895 meters high and though it proved a bit hard initially to conquer, it was surmounted eventually in 1889 by the trio of German geologist Hans Meyer,...

Africa is blessed with a lot of things from waters that run thousand of kilometres to mountains that are hundreds of feet up above and plain lands, valleys, and plateaus like none other anywhere else in the world. It...

Some of the biggest cities in South Africa are also are among the most popular and visited cities on the African continent. This is mainly because of their fascinating outlook, great infrastructure, and well structured urban planning as they...

Just like the term implies, the countries in West Africa form a region that is located in the westernmost part of the African continent. The region is currently made up of 16 countries according to the United Nations. Some...

Africa as a whole is the second largest and most populous continent in the world just after Asia. The continent has regions to the West, North, East, South, and Central. Central Africa is one of the sub-regions of the...

Believe it or not, as popular as the entity known as North Africa is, it has no universally accepted geographic definition and the countries in it. Some believe it covers Morocco's Atlantic shores to the Suez Canal and the...

Just like the term already suggests, the countries in East Africa are those situated in the eastern sub-region of the African continent. The African continental sub-region is a large one, consisting of more than 160 different ethnic groups. The...

The Southern region of Africa is one of the five regions that make up the African continent; others are Northern Africa, Western Africa, Eastern Africa, and Central Africa. The Southern part of Africa comprises independent countries, some existing within...

In recent times, the largest cities in Africa have become quite awe-inspiring even to the most traveled globe-trotting tourist. This is mainly because they have begun to tap into the tech-savviness of the contemporary world and have gone ahead...

Africa as a continent is blessed with several remarkable rivers and lakes which has attracted several explorers, geologists, and researchers over the decades. Lake Victoria isn't an exception especially being the largest in Africa and second-largest in the world....

Africa is blessed with some of the most spectacular wonders of the world and one such is Lake Tanganyika. It is located at a very auspicious place as the lake serves as a demarcation between Eastern and Western African...

Most of us know that Edgar Allan Poe was one of the greatest figures in American literature. It is also common knowledge that the late poet/literary critic was the architect of the modern short story as well as the...

With the ever-growing technological advancement comes a fast-paced life and its accompanying high-stress levels. There is, therefore, the need for people to often take genuinely relaxing breaks from the hustles and tussles. But how and where to get this...