Travel and History

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 architectural beauties located mainly in the big cities such as the Federal Capital Territory, and Lagos. Amongst these are government-owned and private companies and enterprises. Since some of these structures...

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 hospitality. Aside from being home to 10% of the world’s birds, fish, and plant species, as well as 6% of its mammal and reptile species, the country also boasts incredible...

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 soon reverted back to their indigenous languages after independence. However, this was not the case for all of them and especially so for Equatorial Guinea which remains the only country...

Mount Kilimanjaro is located in the municipality of Moshi in Tanzania. The dormant volcano is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest single free-standing mountain above sea level in the world with a height of 19,341 feet (5,895 m). Kilimanjaro initially proved hard to conquer but was eventually surmounted in 1889 by the trio of German geologist Hans Meyer, Austrian climber Ludwig Purtscheller, and Yohani Kinyala Lauwo, a Tanzanian...

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 also boasts of some waters that run across countries, covering impressive miles. Interestingly, the longest river in Africa which happens to be the Nile River is also the longest in...

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 have been developed to global standards. Over the years, South Africa, which previously suffered the woes of apartheid, has grown to become a great tourist destination among global tourists seeking adventurous...

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 of the countries in West Africa are among the most populous in the entire continent estimated to be about 381 million people, and of course, the number keeps increasing every...

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 African continent comprising various countries. However, it is known that Central Africa is primarily inhabited by Bantu people after their migration to the region and the Bantu language is predominant...

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 Red Sea in Egypt. The Arab world and the French also have their definitions, which both have Algeria, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia in their list. The commonest definition of the countries...

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 region is known for its tropical climate and for having most of the highest elevations on the African continent because it consists largely of plateaus. Some of the predominantly exported items...

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 the borders of others. The region is rife with a wide variety of eco-zones and an expansive wildlife collection. It is home to people of various cultures and ethnicity, language,...

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 to revolutionize the outlook of their environs and working systems. These big African cities now play hosts to several architectural masterpieces, impressive creations of civil engineering, and complex road networks....

Lake Victoria is located in Eastern Central Africa. The body of water named after Queen Victoria following its discovery by explorer John Hanning Speke is the largest lake in Africa and second-largest lake in the world.  Lake Victoria, which is said to be about 400,000 years old, was discovered by Speke in 1858 while he was on an expedition with another explorer named Richard Francis Burton on a quest to...

Lake Tanganyika is located in four African countries, including Tanzania, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and Zambia. It ranks as the world's second deepest lake with an average depth of 570 m (1,870 ft.) and a maximum depth is 1,470 m (4,826 ft.) measured from the northern basin. Africa is blessed with some of the most spectacular wonders of the world and one such is Lake Tanganyika. It...

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 much-needed rest becomes another top question. Although a handful of folks may choose to unwind at home, a lot of others would prefer a holiday destination away from their residence....

To most travelers or fun-seekers, nothing is more satisfying than finding the right accommodation package with superb amenities, relaxation, and entertainment. The city of Las Vegas is one of the glamourous largest cities with the most expensive luxury hotels in the United States of America synonymous with entertainment. The strips of Vegas are lined up with many hotels fused with English, American, Italian, French and even African (Egyptian or medieval)...

Paris remains one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the world and the reason is not far-fetched. The city of love not only has several historic landmarks but also, some of the most exquisite luxury hotels in Europe. These hotels may cost a pretty buck but you can be rest assured that you will be getting your money’s worth. Fancy a trip to Paris anytime soon? Then, we...

Albert Einstein is one of the most known people in human history especially for his very vast contributions to modern physics. Beyond his works that made him very known, he is equally known to have had a rather large family having been married twice with 3 children who went ahead to have their own broods. First among Albert's children is his first daughter Lieserl Einstein who many did not...

The Aryan Brotherhood is the most ruthless, vicious and unrelenting gang ever founded. They live by a code of violence and make merchandise of death, drugs, prostitution, and firearms. The Brotherhood is a white racist prison gang called the Aryan Brotherhood or AB Brand. They have been a scourge to the American prison and society at large, for decades, and there seems to be no end to their nefarious activities....

Richard Kuklinski was an American criminal and convicted murderer who claimed to have killed about 200 people as a hitman for the mob and American crime families. He was married twice, first to a woman simply known as Linda and then to Barbara Pedrici in September 1961. They were married until 1993. Kuklinski had a total of five children: two sons - Richard Jr. and David, with his first wife...

Ancient times were filled with wars and men held the forefront of every battle. However, a few women took up the course and led some of these wars. They made marks on the walls of history as they fought bravely to the defeat of their opponents. Some died at the course of a battle and a few others survived their scars. We won't be able to give the whole...

Henry Hill was an American mobster turned FBI informant who was born on 11 June 1943 and died at the age of 69 on 12 June 2012 after suffering from complications related to heart disease. During his time as a mobster, he was associated with the Lucchese crime family of New York City. Hill was married three different times. At one point, he was married to two people at once....

Often times, people use the terms race, ethnicity, and nationality interchangeably, especially when trying to find out where another person is from. This is not correct. Even though race vs ethnicity, as well as nationality, may have a meeting point, there are marked differences between the three. Besides, in this modern-day where people may easily get offended, it is important that you get it right the first time. Meaning Of...

It's Christmas and I bet you are seriously searching for the right place for a well-deserved vacation. Are you of the opinion that the best is outside the shores of the continent? You are wrong. There are incredibly breathtaking attractions in Africa. The only problem is that we have not bothered to check them out. Save your flight bill to the Bahamas this year for an affordable and yet unforgettable...

Zoos are important facilities because they help in the conservation and preservation of wildlife, especially rare animal species that are going extinct. On that note, Pretoria zoo, also known as National Zoological Gardens of South Africa has been doing a remarkably great job. The zoo is the perfect spot for both domestic and international tourist experience. Pretoria Zoo Facts Pretoria zoo is located 5.4km away from Pretoria University (popularly called Tuks university) which...