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AFRICA
Egypt
I Travel Facts I
Co-ordinates I 26° 50′ 8.76″ N, 30° 47′ 44.37″ E
Capital I Cairo
Languages Spoken I 16
Most Common Languages I Arabic, English, French
Population I 111 million
Coin I Pound (EGP)
Namibia
I Travel Facts I
Co-ordinates I -22° 58′ 1.42″ S, 18° 29′ 34.80″ E
Capital Windhoek
Languages Spoken I 24
Most Common Languages I Afrikaans, German, English, Herero.
Population I 2.56 million
Coin: Dollar (NAD)
- How to plan the best self-drive Namibia itinerary
- What you need to know before driving in Namibia
- The best luxury eco-friendly lodges in Namibia
- How to spend 24 hours in Windhoek
- Ultimate travel guide to Sossusvlei
- A complete guide to packing fro Namibia
- The most popular things to do in Swakopmund
- The best of Damaraland: landscapes and nature
- A guide to Etosha National Park
- Photos of Namibia that will make you want to visit now
ASIA
India
I Travel Facts I
Co-ordinates I 21° 07′ 44.38″ N, 82° 46′ 45.19″ E
Capital I New Delhi
Languages Spoken I 480
Most Common Languages I Assamese, Bihari languages, Bengali, English, French, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Oriya, Panjabi; Punjabi, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu.
Population I 1.417 Billion
Coin I Rupee (INR)
Kerala
- How to plan the best 10 day Kerala itinerary
- Eco-friendly resorts in Kerala and their sustainability practices
- What makes Kerala one of India’s most eco-friendly states
- A guide to spending 48 hours in Fort Kochi
- 3 day guide to Munnar
- The best things to do in Thekkady
- Cruising the Kerala backwaters on a houseboats + sustainable tips
- Marari Beach: A complete travel guide
- A guide on what to pack for Kerala
- How to book authentic activities and tours in Kerala
Indonesia
I Travel Facts I
Co-ordinates I -2° 32′ 56.13″ S, 118° 00′ 53.51″ E
Capital I Jakarta
Languages Spoken I 700
Most Common Languages I English, Indonesian, Javanese, Dutch; Flemish
Population I 275.5 Million
Coin I Rupiah (IDR)
Malaysia
I Travel Facts I
Co-ordinates I 4° 08′ 26.28″ N, 109° 37′ 5.33″ E
Capital I Kuala Lumpur
Languages Spoken I 137
Most Common Languages I English, Malayalam, Malay, Panjabi; Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Chinese.
Population I 33.94 Million
Coin I Ringgit (MYR)I
Thailand
I Travel Facts I
Co-ordinates I 13° 02′ 19.93″ N, 101° 29′ 24.37″ E
Capital I Bangkok
Languages Spoken I 73
Most Common Languages I English, Thai
Population I 33.94 Million
Coin I Baht (BHT)
Vietnam
I Travel Facts I
Co-ordinates I 5° 54′ 11.02″ N, 105° 48′ 24.09″ E
Capital I Hanoi
Languages Spoken I 110
Most Common Languages I English, French, Central Khmer, Vietnamese, Chinese
Population I 98.19 Million
Coin I Dong (VND)
CARIBBEAN
Cuba
I Travel Facts I
Co-ordinates I 21° 33′ 4.77″ N, -79° 36′ 6.25″ W
Capital I Havana
Languages Spoken I 5
Most Common Languages I Spanish, Castilian, English
Population I 11.21 Million
Coin I Peso (CUP)
- Where to have the best Mojitos in Havana
- Restaurant Review: Eclectico at Paseo 206, An Italian and Cuban restaurant
- Shoot My Travel: Photoshoot around Havana
- The Valle de Vinales: Cuba’s farming landscape
- Las Terrazas: Cuban UNESCO biosphere reserve
- Dining at Havana’s private paladares
- 20 top things to do in Havana
- Snapshots of the real Havana
CENTRAL AMERICA
Belize
I Travel Facts I
Co-ordinates I 26° 50′ 8.76″ N, 30° 47′ 44.37″ E
Capital I Belmopan
Languages Spoken I 4
Most Common Languages I English, Spanish, Castilian, Creol
Population I 405,273
Coin I Dollar (BZD)
Costa Rica
I Travel Facts I
Co-ordinates I 9° 37′ 48.68″ N, -84° 15′ 15.06″ W
Capital I San Jose
Languages Spoken I 6
Most Common Languages I English, Spanish, Castilian
Population I 5.181 Million
Coin I Colon (CRC)
- Introducing the Pura Vida Costa Rica Series
- Crafting the perfect Costa Rica itinerary
- Things to do in Costa Rica’s capital, San Jose
- Hotel Grano de Oro: A Victorian hotel in San Juan, Costa Rica
- The Nayara Resort, Arenal: A hotel review
- What to pack for Costa Rica
- A stay in the Monteverde Cloud Forest
- Things to do in the Osa Peninsula
- Experiencing crossing Lake Arenal and hiking Arenal volcano
Guatemala
I Travel Facts I
Co-ordinates I 15° 46′ 40.32″ N, -90° 13′ 47.67″ W
Capital I San Jose
Languages Spoken I 25
Most Common Languages I Spanish, Castilian
Population I 17.36 Million
Coin I Quetzal (GTQ)
EUROPE
Belgium
I Travel Facts I
Co-ordinates I 50° 30′ 3.88″ N, 4° 28′ 35.25″ E
Capital I Brussels
Languages Spoken I 3
Most Common Languages I German, French, Dutch; Flemish
Population I 17.36 Million
Coin I Euro (EUR)
Estonia
I Travel Facts I
Co-ordinates I 58° 35′ 50.95″ N, 24° 59′ 14.12″ E
Capital I Tallinn
Languages Spoken I 8
Most Common Languages I Estonian, Russian, English, Finnish
Population I 1.349 Million
Coin I Euro (EUR)
Finland
I Travel Facts I
Co-ordinates I 64° 54′ 52.80″ N, 26° 04′ 2.12″ E
Capital I Helsinki
Languages Spoken I 150
Most Common Languages I Finnish, Swedish, English
Population I 15.56 Million
Coin I Euro (EUR)
France
I Travel Facts I
Co-ordinates I 46° 42′ 39.92″ N, 1° 43′ 8.77″ E
Capital I Paris
Languages Spoken I 75
Most Common Languages I Breton, Catalan; Valencian, Corsican, Basque, French, Occitan.
Population I 67.97 Million
Coin I Euro (EUR)
Provence
- The ultimate guide to driving through Provence
- The most beautiful photo locations in Avignon + city guide
- 14 beautiful historic places to stay in Avignon
- The best cities and towns to visit in Provence
- 12 of the most beautiful villages to visit in Provence
- Ultimate vegetarian-friendly guide to Avignon and beyond
- Vegetarian-friendly Michelin-star menu at La Mirande, Avignon
- The ultimate day guide to chateauneuf du pape, Provence
Marseille
Germany
I Travel Facts I
Co-ordinates I 51° 09′ 51.23″ N, 10° 27′ 14.83″ E
Capital I Berlin
Languages Spoken I 7
Most Common Languages I German, English
Population I 83.8 Million
Coin I Euro (EUR)
Greece
I Travel Facts I
Co-ordinates I 38° 16′ 29.82″ N, 23° 48′ 36.98″ E
Capital I Athens
Languages Spoken I 8
Most Common Languages I Greek, Modern, English, French
Population I 10.43 Million
Coin I Euro (EUR)
Athens
- Athens guide: 22 of the best things to do
- A review fo the Athenswas boutique hotel in Athens
- Casual dining spots in Athens
- Upscale dining experiences with a view in Athens
- Dining at the Atrium: A greek bistro in Athens
- Tailor-made local experiences with Athens-insiders
- Elegant dining at 2 Michelin star Spondi in Athens
Italy
I Travel Facts I
Co-ordinates I 41° 17′ 32.86″ N, 12° 34′ 25.00″ E
Capital I Rome
Languages Spoken I 34
Most Common Languages I Catalan; Valencian, Corsican, German, French, Italian, Sardinian, Slovenian
Population I 58.94 Million
Coin I Euro (EUR)
Amalfi Coast
- Top 5 day trips from Positano
- 3 dining option styles in Positano
- The Bellevue Syrene: A luxury hotel in Sorrento
- Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi: A review, Amalfi Coast, Italy
- The Belmond Caruso Hotel: Luxury hotel review in Ravello, Italy
- Hotel Villa Franca: A hilltop hideaway in Positano
Florence
- 8 Must-see highlights of Florence
- Postcard-worthy views of Florence
- Exploring Florence and the Chianti Hills by Vespa
- Tuscan countryside and wine estates tour from Florence
- Oltrarno: An artisan neighbourhood in Florence
- Florentine Artisan tour with Florence & Chianti
- A private cooking class at Touch Bistro, Florence
- Bespoke food tour in Florence with Florence & Chianti
- A cookery with a view class: The Cooking Lab, Florence
- Contemporary dining at il Locale, Florence
- Dining at Michelin-star, la Bottega del buon caffe, Florence
- The best fine dining restaurants in florence
- Where to eat the best vegetarian-friendly food in Florence
- Ad Astra Florence: A beautiful hotel located in private gardens, Italy
- SoprArno Suites: A boutique hotel in Oltrarno, Florence, Italy
- A luxury stay at the Bernini Palace Hotel, Florence, Italy
- Belmond Villa San Michele: A luxury stay in the Fiesole hills
- Discovering destination photography with Flytographer
Liguria
Pisa
Tuscany
Latvia
I Travel Facts I
Co-ordinates I 56° 52′ 48.62″ N, 24° 36′ 20.69″ E
Capital I Riga
Languages Spoken I 5
Most Common Languages I Lithuanian, Latvian, Russian
Population I 1.879 Million
Coin I Euro (EUR)
Malta
I Travel Facts I
Co-ordinates I 35° 56′ 38.46″ N, 14° 22′ 46.29″ E
Capital I Valletta
Languages Spoken I 4
Most Common Languages I English, Maltese
Population I 531,113
Coin I Euro (EUR)
Spain
I Travel Facts I
Co-ordinates I 40° 12′ 30.60″, -3° 42′ 46.80″ W
Capital I Madrid
Languages Spoken I 4
Most Common Languages I Catalan; Valencian, Spanish, Castilian, Basque, Galician, Occitan
Population I 47.78 Million
Coin I Euro (EUR)
Madrid
Palma de Mallorca
Valencia
United Kingdom
I Travel Facts I
Co-ordinates I 40° 12′ 30.60″, -3° 42′ 46.80″ W
Countries Included I England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
Capital I London
Languages Spoken I 100
Most Common Languages I English, Welsh, Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic
Population I 66.97 Million
Coin I British Pound (GBP)
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NORTH AMERICA
United States of America
I Travel Facts I
Co-ordinates I 37° 36′ 0.00″ N, -95° 39′ 54.00″ W
No of States I 50
Capital I Washington DC
Languages Spoken I 350
Most Common Languages I English, Spanish, Castilian, French
Population I 333.3 Million
Coin I Dollar (USD)
Chicago
- The Best Photo Locations in Chicago: Ultimate City Guide with Map & Itineraries
- The Best Cool & Unique Boutique Hotels in Chicago
- Where to eat the best vegetarian friendly food in Chicago
- 5 of the most unique tours in Chicago for first-time visitors
- A Sustainable Guide To Chicago: How To Be More Mindful
New Orleans
San Diego
- The best quirky boutique hotels in San Diego
- Great breakfast and coffee places in San Diego
- The best Vegetarian-Friendly Food in San Diego
- How to spend one day on Coronado Island, San Diego
- How to best send one day in La Jolla
- Ultimate Itinerary: One day in Little Italy, San Diego
- The Ultimate Guide to The Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego
- The Ultimate Visitors Guide to San Diego
OCEANIA
French Polynesia
I Travel Facts I
Co-ordinates I -17° 41′ 14.67″ S, -149° 22′ 22.54″ W
Capital I Papeete
Languages Spoken I 5
Most Common Languages I French, Tahitian
Population I 307,279
Coin I Franc (XPF)
SOUTH AMERICA
Brazil
I Travel Facts I
Co-ordinates I -14° 14′ 24.26″ S, -53° 10′ 49.81″ W
Capital I Rio de Janeiro
Languages Spoken I 228
Most Common Languages I Portuguese, English, Spanish; Castilian, French
Population I 215.3 Million
Coin I Real (BRL)
Peru
I Travel Facts I
Co-ordinates I -9° 11′ 42.64″ S, -74° 59′ 25.50″ W
Capital I Lima
Languages Spoken I 84
Most Common Languages I Aymara, Spanish, Castilian, Quechua
Population I 215.3 Million
Coin I Sol (PEN)
- How to maximise 24 hours in Lima, Peru
- The ancient Incan city of Cusco and things to do
- Exploring the sacred valley of the incan in a day
- Staying at Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, Machu Picchu & private access to the citadel
- Experiencing the Belmond Hiram Bingham, train to Machu Picchu
- Discovering Belmond in South America
TRAVEL WRITING (& OTHER)
Mediterranean Cruise
Collaboration Articles
Type 1 Diabetes & Travel
Mediterranean Cruise
- How to book a first-time cruise with a specialist agent
- The ultimate first-time cruise guide with tips and know before you go
Travel Writing
- A land that a girl knows as Africa (competition entry)
- Where to see 30 of the world’s best sunsets
- Orangutans: connecting with our descendents
- Coffee Tourism: Some of the world’s best coffee producing destinations
- My globetrotting essentials by Victoria Green
- Hidden gems from around the world by locals (blogger collaboration)
- Theatre experiences from around the world
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