Follow the Silk Road to beautiful — and superstitious — Samarkand
From vivid blue tiles to the storied grave of Timur
Get to know souvlaki, the king of kebabs
Enjoyed by Greeks since the time of Zeus
Everything you need to know about camel trekking
Connect with your inner Bedouin and sail your ship of the desert into the dunes
Why tajine is the tastiest way of experiencing Morocco
Get straight to the heart of the African country through its most famous dish
Seeking Inca culture right in downtown Cusco
The Spanish made Cusco their colonial capital, but traces of Inca culture still remain
Visiting history on South Georgia Island, Ernest Shackleton's final resting place
This tiny south Atlantic island is the last resting place of one the world's greatest polar explorers, Ernest Shackleton
Why is Chefchaouen, Morocco's "blue city", so, well, blue?
The tradition dates back more than 80 years
The importance of the Okavango Delta
A look at Botswana's famed delta, where water brings life
In Zambia, all roads (and rivers) lead to Victoria Falls
Take an adventurous trek to Zambia's (and Zimbabwe's) breathtaking natural wonder
Weird and wonderful worldly Christmases
Nearly naked Santas, a horned demon, and a squat toilet in the nativity certainly offer unique perspectives on traditions of the festive season.
Reggae Sumfest: Jamaica's greatest music festival
Usain Bolt's golden feet have given Jamaica a confident new swagger on the global stage, but its music scene has always been world conquering.
Moving temple: Abu Simbel in Egypt
Egypt is full of grand monuments to its rulers, but of all the pharaohs, few left their mark like Ramses II. His temple at Abu Simbel is his masterpiece.