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What are the roads like in Afghanistan in 2025?

For years these roads and bridges were destroyed during the war and were way too dangerous for tourists to even attempt travel on.

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Is It Safe to Travel to Idlib?

You may have heard of Idlib in Syria before, however if you’ve seen it on the news, then you probably won’t have thought of it ever as a travel destination. Well now many things have changed in Syria, and safe access to Idlib is one of them.

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What is Spanish like in Equatorial Guinea?

Buckle up language nerds, this one is for you!

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Do I Really Need to Worry About Malaria in Africa?

One thing though that you should definitely think about when travelling in certain parts of Africa is Malaria. If you are travelling to a high-risk malaria zone, you should absolutely taking preventative measures against it.

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What is West African Voodoo?

If you were visiting Africa do you think you’d be game to attend a Vodun ceremony?

Mauritania's Top 5 Must-See Attractions

...and how to get there: practical information on getting around the best places to visit in Mauritania.

Turkmenistan Driving Myths

There are always myths and rumours floating around about Turkmenistan, and since there's so little outside information about the country, it's sometimes hard to decipher what's true and what's either made up or exaggerated.

What to See and Do in Syria

You cannot be Syria-ous if you’re considering skipping this incredible country on your travel bucket list!

Iraq Cancels Visa on Arrival and Introduces E-visa

Sadly on March 1, 2025 the Ministry of Tourism announced that they were suspending the visa on arrival program. So what does this mean?

Getting a US Visa After Travelling to the Blacklist Countries

Currently, there is a list of 9 countries in the world, that if you have been to them, you will no longer be eligible for the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) which allows you to enter the US by just applying for an ESTA (basically a pre approval).

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