Fiji was originally settled by Austronesians, followed by Melanesians, declared a Crown colony 1874. In 1970, it gained independence, leading to a series of leaderships coups and sometimes hostile military …
Peru
Peru has a diversity and wealth not common in the world. The main attractions are their archaeological patrimony of pre-Columbian cultures and the hub of the Inca’s empire, their gastronomy, …
Costa Rica
Costa Rica is sometimes referred to as the Switzerland of Central America because of its comfortable lifestyle, peaceful democracy and overwhelming natural beauty. The country’s Disneylike cast of creatures—ranging from …
Colombia
Sadly for Colombians, the country has had an internal civil conflict since 1964 that continues today. However, safety and security in Colombia has greatly increased since the 1990’s with diminishing …
Chile
Chile has settled, only recently, into a prosperous calm. The late 20th century saw upheaval sweep Chile’s political scene. In the 70s a coup d’état ripped their government from power …
Brazil
Brazil is wide and wild, the largest South American country, it spills over with experiences. The landscape is utterly diverse, white sandy beaches give way to the dewy mist of …
Sri Lanka
While Lanka exudes a glow of tropical relaxation, the friendly local smiles have been hard won. Lanka endured 26 years of civil war with the conflict over racial tensions ending …
India
The most significant feature of India is its diversity. One of 17 megadiverse countries, it contains three biodiversity spots and habitats that range from tropical rainforest to coniferous forest to …
Cambodia
With its pristine beaches, ancient temples and exotic jungle, it’s easy to see why Cambodia’s turbulent history is now becoming an increasingly distant memory. This beautiful country is at peace …
South Africa
The discovery of diamonds (1867) and gold (1886) spurred wealth and immigration and intensified the subjugation of the native inhabitants. The Boers resisted British encroachments but were defeated in the …
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