A Backpacker’s Guide to Central America
Backpacking through Central America is an unforgettable journey of volcano climbs and jungle treks, ancient ruins and Caribbean reefs. This guide has mapped out every detail – from the best seasons to the cheapest daily budget, from visa rules at each border to the safety precautions every solo traveler should take. Each country, from Guatemala’s highlands to Panama’s islands, is…
Coffee is essential part of Italy’s culture
Coffee in Italy is a cultural habit imbued with custom and underlying social norms, not only a beverage. From the first luxury in milk-based beverages in the morning to the simplicity of ordering "un caffè," any visitor must first understand these underlying rules. Every sip allows one to discover the complex and varied facets of Italian culture, where drinking coffee…
The ancient city of Meroe, which hardly anyone ever seen
Meroe was the heart of the Kushite kingdom (c. 600 BC–AD 350), a rival power in Africa whose legacy only now is coming to light. Lying 200 km north of Khartoum on the Nile’s east bank, Meroe hosted hundreds of steep Nubian pyramids, vast temple complexes, and evidence of advanced ironworking – hence its nickname “the Birmingham of Africa.” Its warrior queens (the…
