Africa & Middle East

Green Guide: Cape Town & Western Cape

Cape Town: South Africa's iconic city is a vibrant cultural melting pot and one of the most visited cities in the country. From its most recognisable landmark, ...

Istanbul Snapshots: A Local’s Take

Istanbul, the city where west meets east, has captured the fancy of the world through millennia. Built and sacked, bit by bit across centuries of being conquere...

Meet the Madagascans

The Madagascans are a friendly and welcoming people. There are 18 different ethnic groups living on the island, and several influences including Asian, African,...

Madagascar: Fast facts

The time difference of Madagascar compared with the UK is only +2 hours during summer, whereas the time difference with EST in the US is +7, adding another hour...

Madagascar climate: Be prepared

Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world, separated from the African continent by the Mozambique Channel. It has several climatic zones depending on...