This South African region is home to the world's whale capital and wildlife viewing nearly year round. Plus, lovely hiking ...

Rather than following natural terrains or historical boundaries, many of its borders are strikingly straight in some areas and jagged in others, cutting through mountains, rivers and even communities.

Before petroleum was discovered in the late 1950s, the country was considered one of the poorest nations in the world.

Algeria, Africa's largest country, boasts an extensive coastline along the Mediterranean Sea, offering a diverse array of ...