Travel and History

The Horn of Africa might be the most conspicuous segment on the African map, but only a little is known about the region. Most people, in fact, know it as the region that’s always in a consistent warfare, or that region that’s overridden by drought and all sorts of adversities. To clear such miscalculated assumptions, read on! Before the region came to be known as the Horn of Africa (abbreviated...

The River Nile or Nile River is arguably one of the most famous rivers in not only Africa but the world at large. This colossal river is also believed to be the longest river in Africa and the second longest in the world after the Amazon. The river that has come to be known as the father of African rivers rises south of the Equator and flows northward through northeastern...

For the visitor to the great and wondrous continent of Africa, there exists a great variety of natural and man-made landmarks that highlight the beauty and wonder of the birthplace of civilization. Though this list is not in anyway an exhaustive one in terms of painting a traveller's potential experience on this continent, it seeks to highlight some of the places that have made and will make Africa a...

Kenya as a country is renowned for many things. Talk about its great long-distance athletes, its beautiful weather, diverse tribes and culture, amazing wildlife, and much more. Nonetheless, many tourists travel to the region just to see an attraction on the map. The following are the 10 greatest landmarks on the map of Kenya. 10 Greatest Landmarks on Kenya Map 1. The Indian Ocean One distinct feature that will be observed from...

Africa is a very beautiful continent, not only because of its people but also because of its geographical features. The continent is made up of many individual countries or republics, each with its independent governments. Each country is separated from each other via jurisdictional boundaries. These boundaries make the maps of these countries. The maps vary widely in shapes and sizes. Obviously, the variation makes some maps of African countries...

Mombasa, with a population of 900,000, is no sleepy seaside village. It is an island connected to the mainland by bridges and ferries overlooking a wide harbour, where commercial shipping intersects with traditional sailing dhows. Its Arab, Indian and colonial European heritage makes for a wide variety of sights to see while its beachfront hotels appeal to travellers in search of sun, sand and surf. Here are some of the most interesting facts about...

Kenya is one of the most breathtaking places on Earth. There is absolutely no shortage of things to see and do in this country that boasts some of the most beautiful and interesting places in the world. From the lovely sunset in Kenyan parks to the waterfalls. From the mountains to the beautiful lakes, the Great Rift Valley, the beaches, springs, just to name a few. Kenya is one of the...

Corruption is quickly becoming one of those global phenomena which every country is struggling with. Spreading faster than an epidemic, corruption and crime rates have skyrocketed over the past three decades. While few countries have been able to curb their level of corruption, the rates of corruption have reached new levels in the countries of Africa. Driven by poverty and greed, many government officials are among practitioners of corruptions, which...

Africa has an estimated total of 3,000 tribes, all of which incredibly vary in terms of language and culture. The continent itself might have evolved greatly in the past two millennia, but tribal influences continue to be a dominant force in most parts. And even though the split-up between tribes has lessened over the years, tribal affiliations still stand as a prevailing source of pride among the natives. With...

When it comes to sex appeal, African men are famous for being tall, dark and handsome. Africa has its fair share of good-looking men, and they can be found in various professions, including music, entertainment and sports but it doesn't end there, an African man is a gentle creature yet can be so powerful at the same time. If you've never dated any of them before, African men can...

When safety and Africa are mentioned in the same sentence, it always appears like two ends of a rope. For a long time, the media has always portrayed Africa as a not-so-safe place. Frequent muggings, carjacking, robberies, petty theft, pickpockets and much more seem to rule the airwaves. Well, the matter of fact is that the continent is safe. Being in one of the safest countries in Africa is...

Africa is a very beautiful continent with very attractive physical features such as mountains, valleys, and rivers. Mountains are the most outstanding physical features and a major attraction for the natives and tourists from other continents. This article will highlight the top 10 highest mountains in Africa: 10. Mount Oku This mountain receives a lot of attention because it is the only high rising mountain in Cameroun. The most interesting thing...

This top 10 list of most dangerous countries in Africa is based on the degree of instability and violence that commonly erupt in these countries. Most of these countries are characterised by war and political instability, acts of terrorism, crimes against humanity, among other dangerous activities. This list is taken from the Global Peace Index report of 2012. Global Peace Index has been classifying 153 countries according to how peaceful...

Kenya is a sovereign state in East Africa that is officially known as the Republic of Kenya with Nairobi as the Capital and largest city. The country lies on the equator bordered by the Indian Ocean to the south-east and Tanzania, another East African country to the south, Uganda lies on the west while South Sudan is located in the north-western part of Kenya, Ethiopia to the north and Somalia to the north-east. This article highlights some of those interesting, informative, fascinating and...

Africa is the best place in the world for people who are looking for what nature has to offer. From the south to the north and from east to west, the African continent has some of the purest and diverse National parks in the planet. The parks are so many that it is utterly impossible to visit all of them in a lifetime not only because of lack of...

Africa has always been a great destination for tourists. In fact, tourists who visit this continent are usually spoilt for choice. Or how can you describe a situation whereby you're expected to select only one destination with over 40 options placed before you with mouth-watering offers from these African resort spas? Will you settle for culture, wildlife, heritage, adventure or a fair share of nature? Perhaps the mountains, coasts,...

Africa has been featured on the media and branded synonymous with poverty, war, crises, corruption, malnutrition. While some of these are true, the solution lies in harnessing the naturally occurring staple African foods in existence. In case you have wondered whether foods are in Africa at all, or what types of food people eat in Africa, African foods are some of the most diverse in the world. Some are cultivated in African...

Women may be considered as the weaker gender in Africa, but our wealthy history records strong women who rose to power and greater heights than many male leaders who could only dream of it. In fact, according to Greek records, the first amazons were from Libya, a name that anciently, was used to refer to the whole of North Africa. Some of these amazons, like the Amazon of Dahomey,...

We live in a time where people treat their ancestors with absolute disregard or disrespect. We despise their traditions and rituals. We find everything they introduced bizarre or horrifying. And those who still follow their beliefs or perform some of their rituals are disparaged by the urban class and tagged uncivilized or downright savages. But the truth remains that all these practices despite how funny or scary they look...

Funny country names include names like Swaziland, Papua New Guinea, Belize, Panama, Hungary, and Niger. Some people will also find names like Kazakhstan, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan and all the remaining "-stans" funny. What about names like Christmas Island, Bangladesh, Tajikistan, and Yemen. Every country has its own way of doing things otherwise known as culture or traditions which is unique but these cultures and traditions are not the only things which...

It is obvious that the world has been facing lots of crisis and wars. Rumours of wars are also being heard of here and there. Countless lives have been lost and lots of people have become homeless while many others are living in fear. This has also affected tourism, as many of the world tourist nations have become bedevilled by insecurity and terrorism; and as a result, many people...

Peace and security are necessary components of human life for growth and development to take place. However, there are certain parts of the world that have been plagued by war, crime and general unrest leading to the suffering of innocent civilians caught in the cross-fires with the antecedent of increased violent crime rates. Some of these countries in question have had repeated spells of violence over time with a resultant...

Africa is not just the second largest continent in the world but is also home to some of the most beautiful women in the world. Africa sure does have beautiful, intelligent, and smart women that have really proved their worth both in Africa and the world at large. In different fields of endeavor, you find them looking so elegant, and truly making Africa proud. Whatever kind of women you're...

Tanzania is a country located in the Southeast region of Africa. The discussion about Tanzania cannot be complete without mentioning about the beauty of their women. Tanzanian women are famed for their beauty, homemaking and bedroom skills. If you are looking for a proper beautiful East African woman to take back home and introduce to your parents, then Tanzania is probably the first place to start. Despite the fact that...

A small world many would say. Indeed, the world has been made small in our eyes with the help of world maps. The world map is over 24, 000 miles, a mean radius of 6,371 km, and about 7.6 billion people all encompassed in a drawing. These drawings - the world maps can be described as geographical references for not just scholars but for every one that dwells on...