Tanzania
By Isaac D. Pacheco
In 1964, three years after gaining its independence from the United Kingdom, Tanganyika merged with the fabled archipelago of Zanzibar to...
Armenia
By Lia Miller
Armenia is an ancient country with a rich and fascinating history. The country boasts some of the world’s oldest vineyards, vibrant and...
Equatorial Guinea
By Bryan Schiller
On the western coast of Central Africa, just north of the Equator, lies the only country on the continent where Spanish is...
Brazzaville
Above: A large suspension bridge connecting Brazzaville's city center to the presidential palace is a prominent landmark along the city's popular multi-use Corniche.
Story and...
Bahrain
By Christian J. Lynch
The Kingdom of Bahrain is a small archipelago of 33 islands, with the largest being Bahrain Island, but contains cultural and...
Kinshasa
Story by Isaac D. Pacheco
Rising up along the eastern bank of the Congo River, Kinshasa is a bustling metropolis with an estimated population of...
Kuwait
By Leyth Swidan
Piercing through the clouds, the iconic Kuwait Towers could be overlooked as a purely decorative element in the city’s skyline, but they...
Azerbaijan
Story and photos by Isaac D. Pacheco
Situated at the southern extent of the Caucasus, a mountain range that broadly marks the transition between Europe...
Québec City
Above: Consulate General Québec City staff members gather in front of the consulate building on a beautiful fall afternoon in Vieux Québec. Photo by...
Lebanon
By Ellen T. Peterson
Built in the 19th century, one of Lebanon’s most iconic houses—with its red and orange roof, blue shutters, and tan and...