Africa

Lying along South Africa’s southwest coast, charming, colourful Cape Town is set in one of the most stunning spots imaginable.

One of the greatest civilizations the world has ever seen, the Ancient Egyptians ruled over the lower reaches of the Nile for millennia.

White-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and swaying palm trees give these islands the kind of tropical scenery that hardly seems real.

One of the oldest settlements of South Africa, the country’s capital Cape Town was founded as a waystation in 1652 by the Dutch East India Company.

Egypt houses some of the world’s most famous, enigmatic and astonishing ancient monuments, with a history of culture and civilization that dates back thousands of years.

It may not be as well-known as nearby Fes, but Meknes is still a worthy addition to any Moroccan bucket list.

Pop singer Stafford was famous for her romantic ballad about seeing the pyramids along the Nile.

Southwest Africa is home to Namibia, a former German colony that only gained independence in 1990.

From the glistening waters of the Mediterranean to the sandy plains of the Sahara, Morocco has fascinated and enticed travelers for thousands of years.

Endless orange dunes and wide-open desert landscapes make this one of the most unforgettable places in North Africa.

It’s when the mint tea is poured that you can finally sit back and reflect on Morocco.

Weird, wild, and wonderfully atmospheric, this is one of the last truly intact medieval cities in the world.

South Africa isn’t widely known as a beach destination for sunbathers and beach bums, however, this African nation has long been home to many pockets of surfing meccas, with chilled-out coastal towns to match.

With breathtaking landscapes, beautiful desolate desert scenery and an abundance of wildlife; Namibia is a destination that will surely stun and inspire any visitor.

Lovingly dubbed the ‘Spice Islands’ due to their age-old trade of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, the Zanzibar archipelago in Tanzania is true island utopia.