Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia)
Information about Schistosomiasis more commonly known as Bilharzia. A parasite common throughout Africa. The parasitic worms live in fresh water and can cause damage to the liver, intestines, lungs, and bladder.
Category : Africa & Middle East : Travel & Places
Hotels in Eldoret, Kenya
Visitors to Eldoret, Kenya, have convenient access to natural attractions and safaris.kenya image by TEMISTOCLE LUCARELLI from Fotolia.comEldoret, Kenya, is the administrative center of the Uasin Gishu District in the western part of the country. Eldoret was founded in 1910, during the...
Africa at the 2015 Oscars
African movies, actors, and directors at the Oscars. Find out if African movie stars, films and documentaries have been nominated for an Academy Award in 2015. See what Oscars have gone to African actors, directors and producers in the past.
Volunteer Work in Africa
Volunteer work in Africa. This article will help you decide what volunteer job suits you and what to expect when you volunteer in Africa. You'll also find personal recommendations of volunteer organizations which recruit both paid and unpaid volunteers to work on different development related j
Lilly Pond at the Majorelle Gardens
Lilly Pond. Majorelle Gardens, Marrakech, Morocco
Speedy Facts About the Cheetah
A study shows that a sprinting cheetah uses the same mechanics as a rear-wheel-drive car, all its power comes from the back. The cheetah's hind limbs have
Driving in South Africa
If you are planning on driving around in South Africa, you best have some knowledge of the rules of the road.
Going to Africa to Help With Hunger
Many African nations are in desperate need of food. The Hunger Project estimates that 32 percent of the people in sub-Saharan Africa are undernourished, and a disproportionate number of those suffering are children. Chronic illness resulting from malnutrition also plagues these poverty-stricken nati
New School Uniforms
New School Uniforms. Brand new school uniforms for the kids, from donations solicited by Lauren during her volunteer stint in Kyazanga village, western Uganda. All schools in rural sub-Saharan Africa require children to wear school uniforms to attend school. It's quite an expense and often the
Summit of Mount Kilimanjaro
Summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Luanda, Angola
Luanda, Angola's capital city. Luanda facts and information, travel information, hotels in Luanda, how to get around Luanda, Luanda's sights and more.
What's Happening in May in Africa?
Find out what's going on in Africa during the month of May. Where to go on safari, what beaches are best, and where to find the best bargains on safaris. A list of festivals and events are also included.
Fish Eagle, Lake Malawi
Fish Eagle fishing on Lake Malawi, Malawi, East Central Africa
Nablus, Palestine Hotels
PalestineChurch image by Amor from Fotolia.comThe Palestinian city of Nablus is situated in the West Bank, approximately 40 miles north of Jerusalem. It is an ancient city with a 4,000 year old history. It was first established as a city by the Canaanites. Over the centuries its...
What Are the Causes of Air Pollution in Egypt?
Since 2002 Egyptians have taken a more serious approach to air pollution.egypt piramid image by Galyna Andrushko from Fotolia.comIn a 2003 article for The Environmentalist, Profession Nicholas Hopkins of the American University, Cairo, Egypt, says that Arab countries are finally starting...
Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance
Mount Kilimanjaro from Arusha National Park, Tanzania
The Lion Park, Johannesburg – The Lion Park In Pictures
Johannesburg's famous Lion Park is not only one of South Africa's most famous tourist attractions but a popular film location used by everyone from National Geographic to the BBC.
Difference of the Time in Africa and the USA
Before the International Meridian Conference of 1884, time zones were haphazard to say the least. Each country, state or even locality would set their own time, which proved to be unacceptable as interstate and international travel became faster and easier. At the conference, it was agreed that sinc
Where to Find Short-Term Volunteer Opportunities in Africa, and What to Expect
Short-term volunteer opportunities in Africa for those looking for more than just a vacation. Tips about program costs, what to expect when you volunteer in Africa and a list of orgnizations that offer volunteer programs.
How to Send a Free SMS to Jordan
Sending SMS messages internationally to places like the Kingdom of Jordan from your regular cell phone can be very expensive. But, it is possible to send free SMS text messages using a service from SMSFree4All. You will need to know the phone number of the recipient and which cellphone service he us