North Macedonia

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Why visit North Macedonia?

Ideal for the adventurous travelers seeking off the beaten path destination to enjoy architecture, caves, culture, cycling, festivals, fishing, folk art, gorges, hiking, historical sites, hunting, lakes, mountain scenery, music, paragliding, poetry, religious art, ruins, skiing, and wildlife. 

Photo Credit: Dimitris Vetsikas/Pixabay

At a Glance

• Souvenirs to Buy: Art, ceramics, embroidery, filigree jewelry, handmade carpets, leather boxes, tapestries, wines, wood carvings, and wool products. 
• Local Cuisine to Try: Gravce Tavce (bean dish). Makalo (side dish). Malidzano (eggplant spread). Pastrmalija (bread pie). Turli Tava (casserole).
• Local Drink to Try: Stanushina Crna (red wine).

Fun Facts

• Dating back to 1895 Bitola is where their first film was produced.
• Nova Makedonija newspaper publication dates back to 1944. 
  
• Vardar River empties into the Aegean Sea.
  
• Once considered the "Orchard of Old Yugoslavia".
  
• Birthplace (Skopje) of Mother Theresa, Saint Teresa of Calcutta (1910 - 1997).
• Gained independence as successor state of Yugoslavia.
  
• Lake Ohrid (Balkan Peninsula) is one of the oldest in the world.
  
• Where "Before the Rain" (1994) was filmed (Village of Stavica).
• Has Lake Dojran, Lake Ohrid, and Lake Prespa.
  
• Has as four national parks.
• The last count held 1842 churches and 580 mosques.
• Honeyland (2019) was nominated Best International Feature Film.
• Well-developed coffee culture.

Photo Credit:  Dimitris Vetsikas/Pixabay

Special Holidays/Occasions

• Annual Events: (March) Strumica Carnival, (April) Theatre Fest, (June) Another Story Festival, Ohrid Summer Festival, (July) Balkan Folklore, Festival, Galicnik Summer Festival, Krushevo Etno City Festival, Ohrid Summer Festival, Pastrmajlijada Festival, (August) Balkan Music Square Festival, Ohrid Choir Festival, Struga Poetry Evenings, (September) Manaki Brothers Film Festival, Ohrid Fest, Open Youth Theatre, Ohrid Swimming Marathon, (October) Days of Comedy, International Camera Festival, International Children's Music Festival, Skopje Jazz Festival, Skopje Marathon (November) MakFest, and Si-Do Festival.
• Holidays: New Year's Day, Christmas Day, Easter Monday, Labour Day, Saints Cyril and Methodius Day, Republic Day, Independence Day, Day of Macedonian Uprising, Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle, Saint Clement of Ohrid Day, and Eid al-Fitr.

Good to Know

• Considered less developed.
  
• Carry your copy of passport and photo ID with you at all times.
  
• Pickpocket is a problem in crowded areas (Skopje).
  
• Use metered taxis.
  
• Avoid demonstrations.
• Tourism is unevenly regulated, and safety inspections for equipment and facilities are not commonly practiced.
• Special licenses or permits are necessary for items of historical value or significance.
  
• Adhere to  “no photography” signs.
• Larger stores and restaurants accept credit cards.
  
• LGBTI are known targets.
  
• Not considered accessibility friendly.
• Driving requires an International Driving Permit (IDP).
• Insulin is not available to non-citizens.
  
• Air pollution is a significant problem.
  

This international destination requires:

• A valid passport with six months of validity and one blank page for entry stamp.
• Currency Restrictions for Entry/Exit: $10,000USD.

Ohrid, North Macedonia. Photo Credit:  by Dimitris Vetsikas/Pixabay.

• Best Time to Visit: May - October
• Coldest Months: November - February
• Hottest Months:  June - September
• Peak Season: September - October

Your Must-See & Do

• UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe & Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid Region.

Skopje, North Macedonia. Photo Credit: Dimitris Vetsikas/Pixabay 

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North Korea

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Individuals cannot use a USA passport to travel to, in, or through without a special validation from the Department of State.

Why visit North Korea?

For the affluent curious adventurous traveler seeking to experience architecture, birdwatching, ginseng products, history, medal badges, mountain scenery, and pagodas.

At a Glance

• Souvenirs to Buy: Calligraphy, embroidery, Goryeo celadon pottery, culptures, and stamps.
• Local Cuisine to Try: Jokbal (pork). Kangjǒng (dessert). Kimchi (vegetable dish). Kogi Bap (rice dish). Mandu (dumplings). Miyŏk-Kuk (vegetable soup). Raengmyŏn (cold noodles). P'ajǒn (meat dish). Shinsŏllo (meatball dish). Sungŏ-Kuk (soup). Tangogikuk (dog meat soup). Ttŏk (dessert). Yakbap (dessert).
• Local Drink to Try: Makkŏlli (rice wine) Pohak (beer). Ponghak (beer). Pyongyang (beer). Rakwon (beer). Ryongjin Cocoa (cola). Samilpo Whisky. Taech'u-ch'a (tea).

Fun Facts

• Yalu River marks half of the northern border with China.
  
• Mastered counterfeit $100USD (downtown Pyongyang).
• Home to the world's most protected wildlife refuge.
• By local law, every household wall must have a photo of Kim Il Sung, "The Great Leader" and Kim Jong Il, "The Dear Leader".
  
• Known to believe they're one nation, with the U.S. occupying the southern half.
• Haircuts are mandatory.
• Adults must wear a badge over their hearts whether the face of Kim Il Sung, "The Great Leader"  and/or Kim Jong Il, "The Dear Leader".
• Locals refer to the Sea of Japan as the "East Sea".
• Locals refer to the Yellow Sea as the "West Sea". 
• Mansudae Art Studio (Pyeongcheon District, Pyongyang) is one of the largest centers of art production in the world.
• Paektu Mountain (9,003 ft) is the tallest point.
  
• Mount Kumgang (Taebaek Range) extends into South Korea.
  
• Korean Demilitarized Zone (KDM) remains the most heavily fortified border in the world.
  
• Sweden serves as the protecting power for Australia, Canada, and the United States.
  
• Divorce is extremely rare.
• Crime statistics are not released,
• Offers free universal insurance system.
• DPRK is known to claim that there are no LGBTI in the country as its considered a foreign phenomenon.
  

Special Holidays/Occasions

• Annual Events: (February) Seollal Festival and (June) Dragon Boat Festival.
• Holidays: New Year's Day, Chosongul Day, Army Day, Day of the Shining Star, Tree Planting Day, International Women's Day, Seotdal Geumeum, Seolmyeongjeol, Day of the Sun, Kang  Pan-sok's Birthday, Military Foundation Day, Daeboreum, Meoseumnal, Samjinnal, Hansik, Chopail, International Workers' Day, Korean Children's Union Foundation Day, Surinal, Day of Victory in the Great Fatherland Liberation Way, Liberation Day, Day of Songun, Day of the Foundation of the Republic, Yudu, Chilseok, Baekjung, Chuseok, Party Foundation Day, Jungyangjeol, Mother's Day, Dongji, Kim Jong-suk Birthday, Constitution Day, and New Year's Eve.  
  

Good to Know

• Not recommended for USA travelers due to the serious risk of arrest and long-term detention. 
• Considered the least visited country in the world.
• Power shortages are chronic.
  
• Exiting with local currency (KRW) is not permitted. 
• The central and eastern area is mountainous.
  
• Accommodations are less than deluxe.
• Mansudae Art Studio (Pyeongcheon District, Pyongyang) is great to observe local artist painting.
• Road maintenance is poor.
• Cars are relatively rare.
  
• Without a local driver’s license, travelers can not drive in the country.
• Consular access to U.S. citizens is often delayed or denied.
  
• South Korean citizens are prohibited from visiting any area.
  
• Journalists are not permitted to travel on tourist VISA's.
  
• Avoid tap water consumption.
• Airport petty thefts are known to occur.
• Public demonstration of affection is frowned upon.
• Many areas do not have hot running water.
• International calls are not considered secure.
• Digital communications are not considered secure.
  
• Taking laptop computers is prohibited.
• Purchasing replacement memory cards is not possible.
• A sweater is recommended year round during the evenings. 
• Rail service no longer travels to Russia.
  
• Air Koryo is the only service airline provider in and out of the country.
  
• Rainy Season is June - September.
• GPS tracker and satellite phones are not permitted.
  
• Cellular usage requires local DPRK mobile service.
• Medical facilities lack electricity, resources and skills.
• Evacuation to South Korea is not permitted.
  
• Bicycles are unavailable for purchase or rental. 

This international destination requires:

• A valid passport with up to six months of validity and two blank pages for entry stamp.
• Tourist VISA required.

Subject to droughts, flooding, humidity, monsoon winds, and snow storms.

• Best Time to Visit: March - April & September - October
• Coldest Month: November - February
• Hottest Months: May - September
• Peak Season: March - April & September

Your Must-See & Do

• UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Complex of Koguryo Tombs & Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong

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Nigeria

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Why visit Nigeria?

For the affluent traveler seeking to enjoy ancient walled cities, artistic heritage, birdwatching, culture, desert, festivals, music, natural landscapes, rain forests, shopping, and waterfalls.

At a Glance

• Souvenirs to Buy: Batiks, bead jewelry, camel hair blankets, decorated gourds, drums, fabrics, leather goods, masks, pottery, and wood carvings.
• Local Cuisine to Try: Afang (vegetable soup). Atama (soup). Banga (rice dish). Edikang-Ikong (vegetable soup). Efo Riro/ (stew), Ekuru (bean dish). Gbegiri (bean stew). Jollof (rice dish). Kilishi (dried meat). Moi Moi (bean pudding). Miyan Kuka (soup). Ofada (rice dish). Pate (ground corn), Suya (smoked meat). Tuwo Masara (corn flour dish).
• Local Drink to Try: Fura. Kunu. Soya (bean milk). Zobo (juice).

Fun Facts

• Lagos is the second largest African metropolitan city.
  
• Home to the world's largest Christian and Muslim populations.
• Cocoa is their leading non-oil foreign exchange earner.
  
• Ranks 12th largest producer of petroleum in the world.
• Queen Elizabeth II inaugurated (2003) the largest public Millennium Park (Abuja).
  
• It manufactures French cars, Peugeot.
  
• First country to effectively contain and eliminate Ebola.
  
• Women are known to have few land rights.
  
• Home of the largest comedy industry amongst Africa.
  

Special Holidays/Occasions

• Annual Events: (January) Afan National Festival, FESTAC 77, Kaiama Gani Festival, Ogani Festival, (March) Akata Benue Fishing Festival, Argungu Fishing Festival, Ayet Atyap Annual Cultural Festival, Eko International Film Festival, Ikeji Arondizuogu, Lagos Black Heritage Festival, Ito Ogbo Festival, (April) Gidi Culture Festival, Lagos Games Festival (LGF), Lagos International Jazz Festival (LIJF), Nwonyo Fishing Festival, Osori Osos, Port Harcourt Book Festival, (May) Eyo Festival, Lagos Carnival, Ocho Festival, Oro Festival, (June) Bauchi State Festival of Arts & Culture, Nupe Day Festival, Sharo Festival, (July) Ariginya Festival, Kaduna Book & Art Festival, Nigeria International Book Fair, Ovia-Osese Festival, (August) Bala Baràà ma Jalàm Cultural Festival, Baràà Ma Jalàm Festival, Durbar Festival, Kaduna International Film Festival, Ojude Oba Festival, Osun-Osogbo, Sango Festival, Yam Festival, (September) Carniriv, Igogo Festival, Kamti Festival, Kayo-Kayo Festival, Lights Camera Africa!, Olojo Festival, Omabe Festival, (October) Badagry Festival, Felabration, Ofala Festival, (November) Abuja International Film Festival, Africa International Film Festival, Aké Arts & Book Festival, Lagos Book & Art Festival, Lagos Photo Festival, Oronna Festival, Songs of Nigeria Festival, (SONIFES), (December) African Smartphone International Film Festival, Agila Social & Economic Carnival, Annang Festival of Art & Culture, Calabar Carnival, Golibe Festival, Igue Festival, Imo Carnival, Livespot X Festival, Ogwashi Ukwu Carnival, Rhythm Unplugged, The Afro Street Festival, and Tiger Street Food Festival.
• Holidays: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Workers' Day, Id el Fitr, Democracy Day, Id el Kabir, Al-Hijra, Isese Day, National Day, Sambisa Memorial Day, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day.

Good to Know

• Avoid tap water consumption.
• Most populous African country. 
  
• Very hot and humid year round.
  
• Northern region is best visited from October - April.
• Southern region is best visited from November - March.
• Riots and strikes occur frequently.
• Most festivals are held in Lagos.
• Restaurant sanitation conditions do not meet our standards.
• Offers little in conventional sightseeing.
• Wear a hat for sun protection.
• Rape is rampant known problem.
  
• Lagos by the Atlantic Ocean offers sandy beaches.
  
• Harmattan winds blow dust and sand off the Sahara Desert.
  
• Evenings are cool, often requiring a sweater.
• Avoid the outdoors during dusk and dawn.
  
• Medical facilities are poorly equipped. 
  
• Roads are in poor condition.
  
• Public swimming is prohibited under Sharia Law (north). 
  
• Avoid credit card access or use due to high fraud.
• Lacks adequate transportation infrastructure.
  
• Forced marriages are known to occur.
• During rainy season (May - October) roads flood.
• Polygamy is practiced.
• Ask your physician for Chemoprophylaxis to take with you for bacterial infections.
  
• Avoid public transportation.
• Tourism is unevenly regulated, and safety inspections do not commonly occur.
  
• Same-sex relations are illegal. Punishable by fines and up to 14 years in prison.
• Same-sex affection in publis is illegal. Punishable by fines and up to 10 years in prison.
• Prevalent diseases: Chickenpox, Cholera, Dengue, Diarrheal Illness, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, HIV/AIDS, Lassa Fever, Loiasis, Malaria, Measles, Meningococcal Meningitis, Mumps, Pertussis, Polio, Rabies, Rubella, Schistosomiasis, Tetanus, Trypanosomiasis, Tuberculosis, Typhoid, and Yellow Fever.

This international destination requires:

• A valid passport and one blank page for entry stamp.
• Polio and Yellow Fever vaccination is required. 

Prone to droughts, humidity, and winds.

• Best Time to Visit: November - March
• Coolest Months: June - September
• Hottest Months: December - April
• Peak Season: May, December - January

Your Must-See & Do

• UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Ancient Kano City Walls, Gashaka Gumti National Park, Idanre Hill, Ikom Monoliths, Kingdom of Benin, Oban Hills, Ogbunike Caves, Old Oyo National Park, Osun-Osogbo, Sukur, and Walls of Benin.

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Niger

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Why visit Niger?

For the experienced traveler visiting under developed countries to experience architecture, culture, desert scenery, game parks, and museums.

At a Glance

• Souvenirs to Buy: Ceremonial knives, colorful fabrics, copper ware, jewelry, leather goods, swords, and woven blankets.
• Local Cuisine to Try: Dambou (cereal). Djerma (stew). Jollof (rice).
• Local Drink to Try: Biere Niger (beer).

Fun Facts

• Niger is pronounced nee-JAIR (French).
  
• Second largest landlocked country in West Africa.
  
• Their rice is considered amongst the best in the world.
  
• The Aïr and Ténéré National Nature Reserve is amongst the largest in the world.
  
• The international attraction of the Guérewol Festival was featured in National Geographic magazine.

Special Holidays/Occasions

• Annual Events: (September) Cure Salee. 
• Holidays: New Year's Day, Concord Day, Labour Day, Independence Day, Republic Day, and Christmas Day.
  

Good to Know

• Lacks infrastructure.
• French is the official language. 
  
• Requires tolerance of high temperatures.
• Lodging stays with armed Security presence is suggested.
• Open sewers exist along the streets of Niamey.
  
• Crime occurs day or night. 
  
• Walking alone is not recommended.
• Tap water is not drinkable.
  
• Literacy rate is among the lowest in the world.
  
• Northern Regions are known to have land mines.
• Limited facilities exist outside of Niamey.
• Sanitation conditions are below our standards.
  
• Do not swim in still waters.
• Northern area is covered by large and semi deserts.
  
• Avoid walking in front of someone who is praying.
  
• Photographs of the airport, broadcasting stations, government buildings, military or police personnel, political or student demonstrations, are prohibited.
  
• Road safety is a concern.
  
• Men and women should dress conservatively.
• Air quality is poor (Niamey).
  
• International Driver’s license is required.
• Horns should not be used after dark. 
  
• Tourism is unevenly regulated and inspections do not commonly occur. 
  
• Prevalent Disease: Dengue Fever, Malaria, Meningococcal Meningitis, Rabies, Tuberculosis, Typhoid, Yellow Fever, and Zika Virus.

This international destination requires:

• A valid passport and two blank pages for entry stamps.
• Tourist VISA required.
• Yellow Fever Vaccination required. 

Prone to drought, high humidity, and wildfires.

• Best Time to Visit: October - March
• Coolest Months: November - February
• Hottest Months: April - May, October
• Peak Season: June - August

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Nicaragua

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"The Land of Lakes and Volcanoes"

Why visit Nicaragua?

Ideal for the ecotourism traveler seeking to enjoy architecture, birdwatching, culture, deep sea fishing, hiking, horseback riding, lakes, parks, plantations, preserves, reserves, rivers, sand skiing, swampy lagoons, rugged beaches, surfing, volcanoes, and wildlife.

San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. Photo Credit: Quaint Planet/Pixabay

At a Glance

• Souvenirs to Buy: Baskets, cigars, coffee, embroidery, hammocks, jewelry, leather goods, pottery, rum, and wood carvings.
• Local Cuisine to Try: Baho (stew). Gallo Pinto (national dish). Guirila (tortilla). Mondongo (tripe soup). Nacatamales (meat dish). Tajada (plantain chips). Vigoron (pork dish).
• Local Drink to Try: Chicha (alcohol). Flor de Cana (rum). Tiste (cacao). Tona (beer). Victoria (beer).

Photo Credit: Juana Mairena/Pixabay

Fun Facts

• La Isla de Ometepe (volcanic island) was nominated for the "new seven wonders of the world".
• Volcan Masaya National Park is an accessible active volcano.
  
• U.S. Marines who occupied the country are credited with introducing baseball.
  
• Has the lowest minimum wage in the world.
  
• Rio Coco is the largest river in Central America.
  
• Only 7 of the 50 volcanoes are considered active.
• Home to the world's rare freshwater sharks (Nicaraguan shark).
  
• For decades, home to the world's largest demining efforts.
  
• Bosawás Biosphere Reserve the second-largest rainforest amongst the Americas.
  
• Granada is the oldest colonial city in the Americas.
  
• Lake Nicaragua is the largest freshwater lake in Central America.
•  Fresh juices are commonly served in a plastic bag with a straw.
  
• Apoyo Lagoon Natural Reserve was created by an eruption thousands of years ago, eventually filling with water.
  

Photo Credit: Sheryl Maiorano/Pixabay

Special Holidays/Occasions

• Annual Events: (January) Caballo Español Pura Sangre Fair, Fiestas Patronales, International Dariana Poetry Symposium, Rio San Juan Carnival, Viva León Festival, (February) International Poetry Festival, Music & Youth Festival, (March) Joy for Life Carnival, (May) Fiestas Patronales, Palo de Mayo Festival, (June) Ometepe Expo, (July) Carnaval, Fiestas Patronales, (August) Crab Soup Festival, Equestrians of Managua, Fiestas Patronales, International Fishing Tournament, (September) Fishing Fair, (October) Fiesta del Toro Venado, (November) Equestrian Rally, Folkloric Festival, Latin American Surfing Competition, and (December) La Griteria.
• Holidays: New Year's Day, Day of Love and Friendship, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday. Labor Day, The Sandinista Revolution Day, Santo Domingo Celebrations Start, Last Day of Santo Domingo Celebrations, Battle of San Jacinto, Independence Day, Feast of the Immaculate Conception, and Christmas Day.

Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral (aka: Granada Cathedral), Granada, Nicaragua. Photo Credit: Lukáš Jančička/Pixabay

Good to Know

• Avoid public demonstrations.
• Official language Spanish, English is widely spoken.
  
• Eastern area has a low population and is undeveloped.
  
• Not considered an accessible friendly destination.
• Those who speak English don't usually understand restrooms, so ask for a toilet instead.
  
• Crime is a known issue.
• At the airport, you'll purchase a Tourist Card for $10USD.
• Carry your passport with you at all times.
• Land mines exist along the countryside near the Honduran border.
  
• Popular tourist beach area is in the southwest Pacific corner (San Juan del Sur).
  
• Prevalent Diseases: Chikungunya, Dengue Fever, Giardia, Leptospirosis, Typhoid Fever, and Zika.
• Hiking in volcanic or remote areas is dangerous. 
  
• Tourism is unevenly regulated, inspections are uncommon.
• The the most visited volcanoes include: Concepción, Cosigüina, Masaya, Mombacho, Momotombo, and Ometepe Maderas.
  
  
• Dry Season is between November - April.
  
• Among the poorest countries in the Americas.
  
• Indigenous tribes along the Mosquito Coast speak their own language, Miskito.
  
• Has a Departure Tax ($42 USD), normally included in the flight price.
  
• Most roads along the Caribbean Coastline are unpaved.
  
• Birdwatching is best at Gran Reserva Biologico Rio Indio-Maiz, La Isla de Ometepe, mountains of Matagalpa, Rio San Juan, Volcan Mombacho, and Volcan Masaya.
• Road signs are limited or non-existent.
• Cerro Negro Volcano (León) is popular for sand skiing.
  
• Rainy Season is May - October.
• Avoid exploring after dark.
• Majority of eco-lodging is on Ometepe Island.
• Avoid tap water consumption.
• Reefs off the Corn Islands are the only accessible dive sites.
  
• Offers one dive shop in San Juan del Sur (Corn Islands).
• Diving is best March - April.
• Drivers must carry: driver’s license, emergency triangle; fire extinguisher; inspection sticker, proof of insurance, and registration sticker.
• Police presence is limited outside of major urban areas.
  
• Popoyo Beach (central Pacific coast) offers the best beach surfing.
  
• Corn Islands are windy from November - February.
  
• Corn Islands best weather is March - April.
• Ferry Service is between San Jorge and Ometepe Island.
  
• Natives are known to eat armadillos, boas, guinea pigs, iguanas, and turtle eggs.
• Drones and similar devices are not permitted.
  
• Taxi service is not metered so ask for a rate before entering.
• Only basic, limited emergency medical services are available outside Managua.
  

This international destination requires:

• A valid passport and one blank page for entry stamp.
• Yellow Fever vaccination required from select countries. 
• Currency Restrictions for Entry: $10,000USD.

Subject to earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and volcanic eruptions.

• Best Time to Visit: December - February
• Coolest Month: January 
• Hottest Months: March - May
• Peak Season: December - April

Photo Credit: pdro-enrique/Pixabay

Your Must-See & Do

• UNESCO World Heritage Sites: León, León Cathedral, and León Viejo.

 

Photo Credit: Pixabay

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