Author Philip Briggs describes the unusual shrines that are a distinctive feature of Ghana’s central coast region.
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Taiwan’s indigenous villages offer unique experiences different from the rest of the country.
The third World Nomad Games, held in Kyrgyzstan, hosted more than 3,000 athletes from 77 countries. Here are the event’s highlights.
A tradition which goes back hundreds of years, eagle hunting is a dying practice of Kyrgyz life.
Lawrence Mitchell investigates one of the country’s strangest encounters.
Revolutionary and intellectual, Rosie Whitehouse tells the story of Giuseppe Mazzini.
April 2018 saw Mswati III announce that Swaziland – the name given to the country by the British – would be no more.
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With a fearsome reputation and spellbinding show, the special powers of the Shenge will leave you mesmerised.
The only thing that matches the horror of the civil war is the tales of hope and determination that have come out of it. Bambay Sawaneh’s story is one of them.
Uruguay has the longest carnival season of any country, lasting over 80 days.
Author Tim Burford tells the story one of Uruguay’s most iconic symbols: the gaucho.
With its rich, complex history and beautiful surroundings, Kosovo has something to offer every traveller.
Visitors to Madagascar shouldn’t miss this ceremony
Most people go to Uzbekistan for its Silk Road treasures, but the real jewel in its crown is its people.