Greece isn’t one climate — see when to visit Athens and the Peloponnese, the Cyclades, Crete, and the greener Ionian Islands, plus food and ferry tips.
Africa’s Art Deco Capital Meets the Red Sea: A Year in Eritrea
Eritrea is one of Africa’s least-visited countries, pairing a UNESCO-listed 1930s Italian capital in the cool highlands with a scorching Red Sea coast — though nearly all travel beyond the capital requires a government permit.
Best Time to Visit Equatorial Guinea: Bioko Island, Rainforest & New Capital Guide
Equatorial Guinea splits between Bioko Island, rainforest-covered Río Muni, and a brand-new capital. See the best season for each region, plus food and travel tips.
Best Time to Visit El Salvador: Volcanoes, Surf & Coffee Country Guide
El Salvador packs volcanoes, coffee highlands, Pacific surf, and Bitcoin Beach into Central America’s smallest country. See the best season for each region.
Best Time to Visit Egypt: Nile Valley, Red Sea & Desert Seasons Guide
Egypt runs on two seasons — a mild Nile Valley window for pyramids and temples, and a Red Sea coast warm enough to dive year-round. Full season-by-region breakdown.
Best Time to Visit Ecuador: Andes, Amazon, Coast & Galápagos Seasons Guide
Ecuador packs four climates into one small country. See when to hit the Andes, Amazon, Pacific coast, and Galápagos Islands — plus food, festivals, and travel tips.
The Desert Turns Green When Everywhere Else Turns to Fire: A Year in Oman
While the rest of the Gulf bakes through summer, southern Oman’s Dhofar region catches a genuine monsoon and turns misty and green.
The Rum With the Same Protection as Champagne: A Year in Martinique
A French Caribbean island where rhum agricole carries the same legal protection as fine wine, and a volcano that reshaped the island’s history.
The Hill the Soviets Couldn’t Bulldoze: A Year in Lithuania
A pilgrimage site rebuilt by hand after being flattened three times, and sand dunes tall enough to earn the nickname “the Sahara of Lithuania.”
Whale Sharks, the Hieroglyphic Stairway & an Honest Look at Honduras
Honduras is a country of extremes — some of the Caribbean’s best diving sits an easy flight from cities that require real caution.