Donkey resting in the medina of Fes, Morocco

Tuberculosis (TB) in Africa is on the rise and kills several million people each year. If you are traveling to Africa for extended periods and are using public transport or working in schools or hospitals you should stay informed about the disease and get tested upon your return. This article explai

March Festivals and Events in Africa include a grueling marathon in the Sahara desert; Africa's largest jazz festival in Cape Town; a colorful spring festival in Mauritius and guitar festival in Tunisia.

Pumpkin leaf pruning lesson, Simonga village, Zambia

Mali Teenage Girl

Find out how to stay in touch with friends and family back home, while you are on vacation or traveling in Africa. Tips on international phone plans, internet connections, sim cards and more practical advice on e-mail, skype and phone calls from Africa.

There are a plethora of volunteer opportunities in Africa. You can work on community service, volunteer on wildlife conservation projects, or work with animals, just to name a few. There are low-cost opportunities as well as big-budget projects. Follow these steps to learn how to volunteer in Africa

Sunset in Alexandria, Egyptlate sunset image by high-voltage from Fotolia.comAlexandria, Egypt, borders the Mediterranean Sea along its Northern border and has a variety of beaches with intermittent jetties used for fishing. While these beaches are accessible throughout the entire year,...

Harare; image, facts and travel information about Zimbabwe's capital city, Southern Africa

A list of Africa's most dangerous, venomous and frightening spiders in Africa. Images and information about Africa's spiders include: Baboon spiders, Sac spiders, Button spiders and Ogre-faced spiders.

Mosque, Zanzibar (Tanzania)

Mursi Making Fire, Omo River Region, Ethiopia

Israel is a popular holiday destination during Passoverisrael image by Mitarart from Fotolia.comPassover is a seven-day Jewish holiday that celebrates the freeing of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt as told in the book of Exodus in the Old Testament of the Bible. One of the best...

Views of a shy Mount Kilimanjaro from Amboseli National Park

Madagascar is an island located in the Indian Ocean, near the continent of Africa. It features a diverse landscape, with coastal plains, plateaus, beaches and mountains. Some interesting places to go in Madagascar are Ampefy, islands such as Nossi Be, Antananarivo, Tsingy de Bemaracha Strict Nature

Where is Soccer City Stadium? Information on where Soccer City Stadium is located, a 2010 World Cup stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Watering Crops with Gourds, Mali

Photos and images Ghana West Africa. Travel Africa Bunbonayili Village Compound, Ghana, West Africa

Dubai has become a major business and tourism destination in the Middle East.dubai marina image by Handjani from Fotolia.comDeira is a central business and shopping neighborhood in the city of Dubai, capital of the United Arab Emirates. This rapidly growing Middle Eastern kingdom is...

Tipping in Africa. Find out when to tip and how much to tip when traveling in Africa.