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Still a little rough around the edges even now, but with superb diving/snorkeling (Roatán and Utila islands); the great Maya ruins and charming colonial town of…

Europe's newest country (2008) packs a lot into a tiny package: historic sites; eco/adventure'; both laid-back countryside & lively café life; & a vibrant cultural mix where ethnic…

This safe and (relatively) enlightened Persian Gulf sultanate is an under-the-radar travel gem, from the walled city, souk and museums of capital Muscat to eco/adventure along the…

The Spice Isle (which includes Carriacou, Petit Martinique, and five other offshore islands) has settled into a quiet, laid-back spot sporting a fetchingly…

Nothing to do with Borat, Central Asia's largest country (and the world's 9th largest) has some historic sites and dynamic cities like Almaty and Astana but touristically is stronger in the eco…

Despotically ruled by one of the world's wealthiest individuals, this small, singular sultanate surrounded by Malaysia (most Bruneians are ethnic Malay) is an eco-powerhouse and an up-and-coming destination in its own right.

Divided into Greek (⅔) and Turkish (⅓) sides, the Mediterranean's third-largest island has its mass-tourism honky-tonk but also some breathtaking historic sites, beaches, and more.

Natural beauty, beaches, folklore, historic sites - the southernmost of the Baltics has it all (not to mention one of the world's great basketball teams!). 

Money makes the world go around - as all of us go around the world! Here are the ins and outs of currency exchange, credit/debit cards, travelers checks, and more. So haul out your calculator and crack your…

Though politically/economically still a mess, these days Zim's calm and holding its own touristically, with soft adventure, a wealth of wildlife, and impressive sites like the Great Zimbabwe ruins…

Once part of the Soviet Union, the moderately Muslim and still authoritarian "Land of Fire" in the Caucasus and on the Caspian Sea is a booming…

Home to holy cities Mecca and Medina, Saudi Arabia has had religious tourism for centuries, and now is also opening up to more of the conventional kind. Besides a…

Considerable parts of this fascinating country - its ancient Mesopotamia a cradle of civilization - are again mostly safe for visitors, such as the Erbil and the Kurdish area up…

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The western third of Hispaniola island has a turbulent and tragic history, including the disastrous situation it finds itself in today. But even now, Haiti still has much to…

The middle one of the three Baltic republics, it's got a historic but swinging capital, Riga, along with lots more history, beaches, and nature than a country this small should rightfully have.

Though underdeveloped and wracked by violence in some areas, this West African country offers the adventurous some extraordinary off-the-beaten-track experiences - cultural, eco, and of course the haunting,…

Ruggedly beautiful, full of history, with lovely wine country, skiing, beaches, and enthusiastically pro-Western, this country in the Caucasus is at once exotic and familiar -- and can offer some good deals, to boot.

Despite its repressive régime, tourists are welcome and for the most part well treated in this ancient country with its impressive historic monuments and tasty cuisine. Plenty of raw material for an…

Why Paraguay? Isolated for 35 years in the 20th century under a right-wing dictatorship, one of South America's least-known lands is a safe, low-key, developing democracy wedged…

Once known mostly for war, and more recently for gang violence and even more recently for its increasingly authoritaran government's all-in bet on Bitcoin and crackdowns, Central America's smallest country has also…

Its brutal regime overthrown, but still suffering widespread instability and insecurity, once stability and security return we wholeheartedly recommend this sprawling North African country as an unsung travel…

A boating, diving, and all-round tropical paradise, the 32 islands of the unspoiled SVG chain include Bequia (the main tourism magnet), Canouan,…

Few Caribbean islands have a more vibe chic than this member of the French Antilles, St. Barthélmy—and few are as pricey. But here we explore its more…