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Albania combines Mediterranean beaches and dramatic mountain scenery within a relatively small country.
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Kalandula Falls is one of Angola’s most spectacular natural attractions.
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Antigua & Barbuda is renowned for its beaches and historic English Harbour.
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Argentina stretches from subtropical northern landscapes to Patagonia and the far south.
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Armenia was the first country to adopt Christianity as a state religion.
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Australia is the world’s smallest continent and one of its largest countries.
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The Bahamas is an archipelago stretching across some of the clearest tropical waters in the world.
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Bahrain is an island kingdom connected to Saudi Arabia by the King Fahd Causeway.
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Bangladesh contains the world's largest mangrove forest, the Sundarbans.
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Barbados is the easternmost Caribbean island and is famous for its beaches and distinctive Bajan culture.
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Belarus contains part of one of Europe's last remaining primeval forests.
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Brussels hosts major institutions of both the European Union and NATO.
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Belize is the only mainland Central American country whose official language is English.
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Benin is one of the historic centres of Vodun culture and home to the remarkable stilt village of Ganvié.
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Bhutan famously measures development using the philosophy of Gross National Happiness.
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Mostar's famous Stari Most bridge is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the Balkans.
Botswana
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Beyond East Africa, we extend our reach to Southern Africa. South Africa's diverse ecosystems and Botswana's pristine Okavango Delta are among the…
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Brazil is South America's largest country and contains most of the Amazon rainforest.
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Much of Brunei remains covered by tropical rainforest despite its petroleum-based economy.
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Bulgaria is one of Europe's oldest states and has retained its name since the 7th century.
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Burkina Faso hosts FESPACO, one of Africa's most important film festivals.
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Burundi's Royal Drummers are one of the country's best-known cultural traditions.
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Cabo Verde is an Atlantic archipelago comprising ten volcanic islands.
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Cameroon is often called “Africa in miniature” because of its geographical diversity.
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Dzanga-Sangha is internationally known for forest elephants and western lowland gorillas.
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The Lakes of Ounianga form a remarkable series of permanent lakes in the Sahara.
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Chile stretches more than 4,000 kilometres along South America's Pacific coast.
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China is home to one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations.
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Comoros is a volcanic island nation between Madagascar and mainland East Africa.
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The capitals Brazzaville and Kinshasa face each other across the Congo River.
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Costa Rica protects a remarkably large share of its territory through parks and conservation areas.
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Yamoussoukro is home to one of the world's largest church buildings.
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Croatia has more than a thousand islands, islets and reefs along its Adriatic coastline.
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Old Havana is renowned for its historic architecture and classic-car streetscapes.
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Prague's historic centre is one of Europe's best-preserved medieval urban areas.
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The DRC contains a vast share of the Congo Basin, the world's second-largest tropical rainforest.
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Denmark is one of the world's oldest monarchies and is renowned for Scandinavian design and cycling culture.
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Lake Assal is one of Africa's lowest points and one of the world's saltiest bodies of water.
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Dominica is known as the “Nature Island of the Caribbean” because of its rainforests, mountains and waterfalls.
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The Dominican Republic occupies the eastern part of Hispaniola and is one of the Caribbean's most popular holiday destinations.
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Ecuador is named after the Equator, which passes through the country.
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Egypt's ancient civilization developed along the Nile and produced some of the world's most recognizable archaeological monuments.
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El Salvador is the smallest country in mainland Central America.
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Equatorial Guinea is the only sovereign African country where Spanish is an official language.
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Asmara is a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its distinctive modernist architecture.
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Estonia is one of Europe's most digitally advanced countries.
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Eswatini is one of Africa's remaining monarchies and is renowned for its cultural traditions.
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Ethiopia has one of Africa's richest concentrations of historical, cultural and natural heritage sites.
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Fiji is an archipelago of more than 300 islands in the South Pacific.
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Finland is renowned for its vast forests, lakes, saunas and spectacular Northern Lights in Lapland.
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France is one of the world's leading cultural, culinary and tourism destinations.
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Gabon protects large areas of its tropical forests and is one of Central Africa's important wildlife destinations.
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The Gambia is Africa's smallest mainland country and follows the River Gambia deep into West Africa.
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Georgia has one of the world's oldest winemaking traditions.
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Germany combines historic cities, medieval towns, major cultural centres and extensive natural landscapes.
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Lake Volta is one of the world's largest artificial lakes by surface area.
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Greece has thousands of islands and is one of the world's most important centres of ancient civilization.
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Grenada is known as the “Spice Island” because of its production of nutmeg and other spices.
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Guatemala is home to Tikal, one of the most important ancient Maya archaeological sites.
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Several major West African rivers have their headwaters in Guinea's Fouta Djallon highlands.
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The Bijagós Archipelago is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve renowned for its biodiversity.
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Kaieteur Falls is one of the world's most powerful single-drop waterfalls.
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Haiti became the world's first independent Black republic in 1804.
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Honduras is home to part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, one of the world's largest coral reef systems.
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Budapest is famous for its historic thermal baths supplied by natural hot springs.
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Iceland is one of the world's most geologically active countries, shaped by both glaciers and volcanic activity.
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India is one of the world's most culturally, linguistically and geographically diverse countries.
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Indonesia is the world's largest archipelagic country, stretching across thousands of islands.
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Iran was historically at the heart of the Persian Empire and contains an exceptional concentration of ancient architecture and archaeological sites.
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Ancient Mesopotamia, centred largely in present-day Iraq, was home to some of the world's earliest cities and civilizations.
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Ireland is known as the “Emerald Isle” because of its famously green landscape.
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Israel contains places of major historical and religious significance to Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
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Italy has one of the world's richest concentrations of historic cities, art, architecture and archaeological heritage.
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Jamaica is globally renowned for reggae music, athletics, distinctive cuisine and Caribbean beach holidays.
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Japan combines ancient temples and traditions with some of the world's most technologically advanced cities.
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Petra, Jordan's famous rock-cut ancient city, is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Kenya
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Our home base, Kenya, is the heartbeat of our operations. From the vast savannahs of the Maasai Mara to the serene shores…
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Kiribati is spread across a vast area of the central Pacific and includes one of the world's largest marine protected areas.
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Kuwait is a major Gulf state with a modern capital, strong maritime heritage and one of the world's highest-valued currencies.
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More than 90% of Kyrgyzstan lies above 1,500 metres, making it one of Central Asia's great mountain destinations.
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Laos is Southeast Asia's only landlocked country and is renowned for its Buddhist heritage and Mekong landscapes.
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More than half of Latvia is covered by forests, making it one of Europe's greenest destinations.
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Lebanon is home to Byblos, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities.
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Lesotho is the only independent country in the world whose entire territory lies above 1,000 metres.
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Liberia is Africa's oldest republic and has historic links with formerly enslaved African Americans.
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Libya contains some of the Mediterranean world's best-preserved Roman archaeological sites.
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Liechtenstein is one of the world's smallest countries and lies entirely within the Alps.
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Lithuania was once at the centre of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, one of medieval Europe's largest states.
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Luxembourg is one of the world's smallest sovereign states and an important European financial and institutional centre.
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Madagascar's long isolation has produced extraordinary biodiversity, including wildlife found nowhere else on Earth.
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Lake Malawi is famous for its exceptionally diverse freshwater fish life.
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Malaysia combines modern Asian cities with some of the world's oldest tropical rainforests.
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The Maldives consists of coral atolls spread across the Indian Ocean and is one of the world's premier island destinations.
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Mali was home to powerful historic West African empires and the legendary trading city of Timbuktu.
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Malta's strategic Mediterranean location has given it an extraordinary mix of European, Arab and Mediterranean heritage.
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The Marshall Islands consists almost entirely of low-lying coral atolls and islands spread across a vast area of the Pacific.
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Ancient caravan towns such as Chinguetti preserve Mauritania's historic role in trans-Saharan trade.
Mauritius
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For those seeking a blend of adventure and relaxation, we provide bespoke packages to Mauritius' idyllic beaches and Zambia's renowned walking safaris,…
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Mexico combines major Maya and Aztec archaeological sites with vibrant modern cities and extensive Caribbean and Pacific coastlines.
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The Federated States of Micronesia comprises hundreds of islands spread across a vast section of the western Pacific.
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Moldova is particularly renowned for its wine culture and enormous underground wine cellars.
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Monaco is the world's second-smallest independent country after Vatican City.
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Mongolia is one of the world's least densely populated countries and is famous for its vast open steppe and nomadic heritage.
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Montenegro combines dramatic Adriatic coastline with some of Europe's deepest canyons and rugged mountain landscapes.
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Morocco blends Arab, Amazigh, African and Mediterranean influences with historic imperial cities and spectacular desert landscapes.
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Mozambique has one of mainland Africa's longest Indian Ocean coastlines and outstanding marine tourism.
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Myanmar's ancient city of Bagan contains one of the world's most remarkable concentrations of Buddhist temples and pagodas.
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Namibia is home to the Namib, one of the world's oldest deserts and some of its highest sand dunes.
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Nauru is one of the world's smallest independent republics, covering only about 21 square kilometres.
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Nepal is home to Mount Everest and eight of the world's fourteen mountains above 8,000 metres.
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Around one-third of the Netherlands lies below sea level, protected by an extensive system of dikes and water-management works.
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New Zealand is renowned for dramatic landscapes ranging from subtropical coastlines to glaciers and alpine mountains.
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Nicaragua contains some of Central America's largest lakes and an impressive chain of active and dormant volcanoes.
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Much of Niger lies within the Sahara, while the Niger River supports communities and wildlife in the country's southwest.
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Nigeria is Africa's most populous country and one of the continent's largest cultural and economic centres.
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The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) operates one of the world's most tightly controlled systems for international visitors.
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Lake Ohrid is one of Europe's oldest and deepest lakes and forms part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Norway's spectacular coastline is deeply carved by thousands of fjords and extends far into the Arctic.
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Oman combines dramatic desert and mountain scenery with a long maritime history and some of the Gulf's best-preserved traditional architecture.
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Pakistan is home to K2, the world's second-highest mountain, and some of the most spectacular landscapes of the Karakoram Range.
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Palau's Rock Islands Southern Lagoon is a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its distinctive mushroom-shaped limestone islands.
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The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and is one of the world's most important maritime routes.
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Papua New Guinea is one of the world's most culturally and linguistically diverse countries, with hundreds of indigenous languages.
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Paraguay is one of the few countries in the Americas where an indigenous language, Guaraní, is spoken widely across the entire population.
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Peru contains an extraordinary range of landscapes, from the Pacific coast to the Andes and the Amazon Basin.
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The Philippines is an archipelago of more than 7,000 islands with exceptional marine biodiversity.
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Poland has 17 UNESCO World Heritage properties and a rich cultural heritage spanning medieval cities, castles and natural landscapes.
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Portugal's maritime heritage helped shape global exploration and connected Europe with Africa, Asia and the Americas.
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Qatar combines a modern Gulf capital with traditional souqs, desert landscapes, museums and one of the world's leading international aviation hubs.
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Romania joined the Schengen Area, and since 31 March 2024 it issues uniform Schengen visas for short stays. (eViza)
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Russia is the world's largest country by land area, extending across Eastern Europe and northern Asia.
Rwanda
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Rwanda, known as the "Land of a Thousand Hills," is a country of breathtaking landscapes, rich biodiversity, and a resilient cultural heritage.…
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Saint Kitts and Nevis is the smallest sovereign state in the Western Hemisphere by both area and population.
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Saint Lucia's spectacular Pitons are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Caribbean's most recognisable natural landmarks.
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The country consists of the main island of Saint Vincent and a chain of smaller Grenadine islands stretching south through the Caribbean.
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Samoa is one of Polynesia's oldest cultural centres, with traditional Fa'a Samoa remaining central to everyday life.
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San Marino is one of the world's oldest surviving republics and is completely surrounded by Italy.
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This small Gulf of Guinea nation is renowned for biodiversity, volcanic scenery and historic cocoa plantations.
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Saudi Arabia is home to AlUla, an extraordinary archaeological region containing the UNESCO-listed ancient city of Hegra.
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Senegal's Gorée Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an important place of remembrance in the history of the Atlantic slave…
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Belgrade stands at the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers and is one of Europe's oldest continuously inhabited cities.
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Seychelles contains some of the world's oldest granite islands and is internationally renowned for conservation and spectacular beaches.
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Sierra Leone's coastline contains some of West Africa's most beautiful undeveloped beaches.
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Singapore is a city-state renowned for combining one of Asia's most modern urban environments with extensive greenery and nature reserves.
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Slovakia has one of Europe's highest concentrations of castles and historic fortifications.
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More than half of Slovenia is forested, making it one of Europe's greenest countries.
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The Solomon Islands comprise hundreds of islands scattered across the southwestern Pacific.
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Somalia has mainland Africa's longest coastline, stretching along both the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden.
South Africa
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Beyond East Africa, we extend our reach to Southern Africa. South Africa's diverse ecosystems and Botswana's pristine Okavango Delta are among the…
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South Korea combines ancient palaces and Buddhist temples with one of the world's most technologically advanced modern economies.
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South Sudan contains part of the Sudd, one of the world's largest freshwater wetland systems.
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Spain has one of the world's largest collections of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is among the world's leading tourism destinations.
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Sri Lanka packs ancient cities, tea-covered highlands, tropical beaches and exceptional wildlife into a relatively compact island.
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Sudan contains an extraordinary concentration of ancient Nubian pyramids and archaeological sites.
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More than 90% of Suriname is covered by tropical rainforest, making it one of the world's most heavily forested countries.
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Sweden has tens of thousands of lakes and islands and is renowned for combining modern Scandinavian cities with vast natural landscapes.
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Switzerland contains some of Europe's most spectacular Alpine landscapes and one of the world's densest public transport networks.
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Damascus is among the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities and has played a major role in Middle Eastern history for thousands of…
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Tajikistan is one of the most mountainous countries in the world, with much of its territory lying above 3,000 metres.
Tanzania
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Neighboring Kenya, Tanzania offers a rich tapestry of experiences. From the Serengeti's endless plains to the unique landscapes of the Ngorongoro Crater,…
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Thailand is one of Asia’s leading leisure destinations, combining tropical islands, historic temples, cuisine and vibrant cities.
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Timor-Leste is one of Asia’s youngest sovereign states and offers exceptional diving and largely undeveloped natural landscapes.
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Togo stretches from the Gulf of Guinea north into the West African savannah, giving it considerable ecological diversity for its size.
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Tonga is the Pacific’s only remaining indigenous monarchy and is famous for humpback whale encounters.
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Trinidad and Tobago is internationally famous for Carnival, steelpan music and the birthplace of calypso and soca.
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Tunisia combines ancient Carthaginian and Roman heritage with Mediterranean resorts and Saharan landscapes.
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Türkiye spans both Europe and Asia and has been a crossroads of major civilisations for thousands of years.
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Turkmenistan is dominated by the vast Karakum Desert and contains the ancient Silk Road city of Merv.
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Tuvalu is one of the world’s smallest and lowest-lying sovereign states, consisting mainly of coral atolls in the central Pacific.
Uganda
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For the adventurous at heart, Uganda and Rwanda present opportunities to witness the majestic mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Our expert…
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Ukraine is Europe's largest country lying entirely within the continent.
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The UAE comprises seven emirates, including Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and is one of the world's leading aviation, tourism and business hubs.
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The United Kingdom comprises England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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The United States has more than 60 designated national parks encompassing some of the world's most diverse landscapes.
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Uruguay is one of South America's smallest countries and is renowned for its beaches, historic towns and relaxed coastal lifestyle.
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Uzbekistan contains some of the Silk Road's most spectacular historic cities, including Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva.
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Vanuatu's Mount Yasur is one of the world's most accessible active volcanoes.
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Vatican City is the world's smallest independent sovereign state by both area and population.
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Venezuela's Angel Falls is the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall.
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Vietnam stretches more than 1,600 kilometres from north to south, creating remarkable climatic, cultural and scenic diversity.
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Yemen's Socotra archipelago has exceptionally high levels of endemic plant and animal life and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Zambia
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For those seeking a blend of adventure and relaxation, we provide bespoke packages to Mauritius' idyllic beaches and Zambia's renowned walking safaris,…
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Zimbabwe is home to both Victoria Falls and the ancient stone city of Great Zimbabwe, from which the country takes its name.
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