Livingstone was one of history’s devious little shits, not a hero. He portrayed himself as a self-sacrificing slavery-fighting moral authority, but in reality he was obsessed with greed and Empire.

Suriname heads to the polls on 25 May, 2025. Will it plunge back into populism or has Suriname turned a corner after the death of Bouterse?

French Guiana's population dynamics are - don't laugh - really interesting! They hold important lessons for Western economies.

French Guiana is a great place to visit if you love nature. Also if you want to see French foreign policy upfront and personal.

Algeria's post-1962 governments have relied more on the past than than reaching for the future. Only a drop in oil prices changes this...

It may be small, but to me The Gambia is a country just like any other. Number 174 in my collection!

Multi-dimensional travel in stunning Namibia as you move through both distance and time.

Majapahit Hotel headquartered the Japanese during WWII. After the war, the Netherlands flag was raised on the hotel’s flagpole, causing outrage among nationalist Indonesians.

I am committed to visiting all the countries in the world. This requires focus and expediency. Here is how my raid to Bangladesh panned out. You always end up learning tons.

Nepal has struggled to transition to democracy. Many of the difficulties were due to just two families, the Shahs and the Ranas.

Sri Lanka is the second-largest tea exporter in the world. Put the kettle on and learn more about Sri Lankan tea!

Udaipur evokes many thoughts about India's history - and James Bond.