The cultural diversity of its peoples shapes the African continent. The Sahara Desert separates the Arab north from the countries of Central Africa, which are plagued by hunger and disasters, as well as the tourist strongholds in South Africa, Namibia, Tanzania and Kenya.
São Tomé and Príncipe is an island nation in the Gulf of Guinea, which consists of the two main islands of São Tomé and Príncipe, as well as a number of smaller islands. The island state is part of Africa and is located off the west coast of the continent. It has an area of 1,001 square kilometers, making it one of the smallest countries in the world. The population...
Steep cliffs and deep gorges, serpentine roads, green oases and ancient fortresses, behind which the snow-capped mountains of the Atlas Mountains rise majestically into the sky in the distance: The Dades Valley in the Moroccan province of Tinghir is one of the most impressive areas in North Africa with its breathtaking landscape and picturesque architecture. From...
Romantic bays, turquoise sea and dreamlike white sandy beaches lined with picturesque granite rocks inspire visitors to the island of La Digue. As the smallest of the three inhabited main islands of the Seychelles , the island attracts not only with its beaches, but especially with its charming underwater world and its enchanting flora and fauna. A stay on La Digue...
Kenya is an African country of remarkable diversity. Covering an area about 1.5 times that of Germany, it is home to 48 million people belonging to 40 ethnic groups with 50 different languages. A landscape with table and hill countries, steppes, mountains, a geological trench and a total of 1420 km of coastline, mostly consisting of sandy beaches. In addition, there...
Between the legacy of the slave trade and breathtaking nature The Republic of Senegal is located in West Africa and is still relatively undeveloped as a travel destination. However, travelers who want to visit the French-speaking country, which has a population of about 16.5 million, do not need to have security concerns: The Republic of Senegal is considered safe...
A journey into the culinary world of South Africa is worthwhile. If you want to save yourself the long flight, you could alternatively visit a South African restaurant . The menu then includes all kinds of delicacies – from scallops to exotic fruits to zebra ham. The desserts also sound tempting and deliciously rich. With three authentic South African desserts...
For many of us, the thought of the Seychelles conjures up images of swaying palm trees, white sandy beaches, dreamy weather and crystal clear turquoise waters. That’s exactly what this archipelago in the Indian Ocean has to offer, but that’s not all. Mahé is the largest of the 115 Seychelles islands and home to Victoria, the capital of the Republic of...
She was the last of no more than four women on the Egyptian throne. Cleopatra inspires and fascinates historians and history buffs to this day. After all, it played a major role in numerous historical developments. She was instrumental in the establishment of the Roman Empire. Her life became known to a wide audience centuries ago through the Shakespeare drama...
In recent years, Africa has gradually received the tourist attention it has long deserved. Away from the tourist regions in the north of the continent, there are many beautiful countries with their very own culture and impressive natural treasures, especially in the heart of Africa. Zambia is a good example of this. Unlike Namibia, which has been popular with...
The sky shines like a mystical lapis lazuli, and the snow-capped peaks of the High Atlas shimmer on the distant horizon. Holidaymakers in Morocco rave about the magic of this North African light and the sensuality of the Orient. In the bazaars of the Berber cities it smells of cinnamon and saffron and between the old walls acrobats, snake charmers, shoe shiners and...