EthiopiaLalibela and why to postpone a trip to Amhara
Lalibela’s rock-hewn churches remain a major place of worship and living heritage. As of 20 September 2026, advisories recommend not travelling to Amhara.
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DR Congo
DR CongoPostpone a Leisure Trip to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The combination of conflict, health risks and limited response capacity means this is not an appropriate time for a leisure trip to the DRC.
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Tuvalu
TuvaluFunafuti and the boat trip to the conservation area
The most meaningful excursion from Funafuti depends on a boat, sea conditions and accepting that the atoll is not a conventional beach destination.
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Culture
Algeria
AlgeriaM’Zab Valley visits begin with five ksour and local guidance
Ghardaïa, Beni Isguen, Melika, Bounoura and El Atteuf form a living urban landscape. The key is to organise your visit with a local guide, enough time and respect for local rules.
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Tajikistan
TajikistanThe Seven Lakes of Shing by Car and on Foot, with a Night in the Valley
Haftkul lets you see a cascade of lakes in a day, but a night in Nofin changes the pace and opens the walk towards Hazorchashma.
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Pakistan
PakistanLahore: From the Fort to Shahi Hammam and the Shalimar Gardens
A visit to Lahore makes more sense when you distinguish the royal precinct, the walled city and the water garden—without overlooking a security context that requires last-minute checks.
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Chad
ChadChad requires postponing tourist travel for now
Current official advisories make Chad an unreasonable choice for a tourist trip at this time. The useful decision is to postpone it and monitor changes through official sources.
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Culture
Benin
BeninA day in Ouidah links Vodún, Villa Ajavon and Atlantic memory
A day in Ouidah brings together the Route of the Enslaved, an active Vodún sanctuary and Villa Ajavon, without reducing places of mourning or worship to simple photo stops.
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Nature
Comoros
ComorosKarthala on Grande Comore needs a flexible ascent plan
On Karthala volcano, the important decision is not reaching the caldera: it is assessing the state of the massif, the effort involved and the journey’s real margin for change.
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Jordan
JordanTravel to Dana and Feynan in Jordan should wait for now
Dana and Feynan connect a mountain village, sandstone gorges and an ancient mining district. It is a route to prepare carefully and revisit when the regional context allows.
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Namibia
NamibiaFish River Canyon from Hobas: choosing between a viewpoint and a trek
At Fish River Canyon, the key decision is not how much scenery to see, but whether Hobas’s rim is enough or the group is ready for a self-sufficient trek to Ai-Ais.
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Culture
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and HerzegovinaJajce brings together a waterfall, mills and the memory of 1943
Jajce is best understood in two parts: a steep historic centre and, five kilometres away, the Pliva Lakes with their wooden mills. The visit gains depth when you include the AVNOJ Museum and avoid confusing a Tentative List entry with a UNESCO inscription.
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