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Vanuatu is an island country located in the South Pacific Ocean neighbored by Fiji, the Solomon Islands, New Caledonia and Australia. It is known for its spectacular landscapes, WWII shipwrecks, calm waters, friendly locals, active volcanoes, fresh seafood, high quality chocolate, and the world’s only underwater post office. The population of Vanuatu is composed of …

A sake bomb is a popular drinking ritual that combines Japanese rice wine called sake and beer. It is often enjoyed in social gatherings and is particularly popular in Japanese-themed bars, college parties and casual get-togethers. The process involves dropping a shot glass filled with sake into a glass of beer and then chugging the …

San Marino, also commonly called the Most Serene Republic of San Marino, is a European microstate in southern Europe, neighbored by Italy. It is situated on the north-eastern slope of the Apennine Mountains and is the fifth-smallest country in the world. The country’s scenery is dominated by Mount Titano, which is part of the Appennine …

In Australia, the democracy sausage, also known as a democracy snag, is a sausage sandwich traditionally served at polling stations during elections. A democracy sausage is essentially a sausage in a piece of bread, served with a choice of condiments. The sausage is typically a pork or beef sausage cooked on a barbecue or grill. …

Trinidad and Tobago are a pair of islands in the Southern Caribbean located only 8 miles away from the South American coast, nearest to the country of Venezuela. Trinidad is the largest of the island pair, approximately 1,800 square miles compared to Tobago which is only 115 square miles. Despite its location being in the …

St Lucia is a small island in the Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean. The Caribbean is located in the Atlantic Ocean and is made up of over 700 islands, but only 13 are sovereign nations. An additional 21 are dependent countries. St. Lucia is nearest to the island of Martinique, which is visible on a …

Tajikistan, located in Central Asia, is a country characterized by its mountainous terrain, with over 90% of its landmass covered by mountains. Tajikistan was once part of the Persian Empire and later came under the rule of various Central Asian empires and kingdoms. Later, it became part of the Russian Empire until gaining independence in …

Nestled between the East African Rift Valley and the Red Sea, Djibouti is a small African country with a unique and otherworldly landscape. The country is home to Lake Assal, the salinity levels of which hover around ten times that of the ocean and making it the saltiest lake in the world. Djibouti is also …

Eswatini is a landlocked country located in southern Africa. It is surrounded by Mozambique and South Africa. The nation is regarded as the last absolute monarchy in Africa and one of the very few still in existence. With this system of government, the monarch has unrestricted power over all written laws, customs, and the legislature. …

Grenada is located at the end of the Caribbean arc. It is not the same as the Grenadines that make up the nation of St. Vincent and the Grenadines though its close by at just under 100 miles away. Grenada is otherwise known as the spice isle. It is made up of three islands, the …

St Vincent and the Grenadines is made up of a main island, St Vincent and about 32 smaller islands called the Grenadines though only the 9 largest are inhabited. It is located between the islands of St. Lucia and the similarly named island of Grenada. Whether from the main island or one of the smaller …

Kiribati is an island country located in Oceania, in the Central Pacific Ocean. The country is surrounded by Nauru, Tuvalu, and Tokelau. Tarawa (also known as the capital of Kiribati) is situated on Bairiki Island. The country is known for its top notch fly fishing, amazing scuba diving experiences, and beautiful seabird wildlife. The population …

The Democratic Republic of the Congo, also known as the DRC, is a country located in Central Africa bordered by the Republic of Congo, Angola, Zambia, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, South Sudan and the Central African Republic. It is the second-largest country on the continent and is rich in natural resources, including copper, cobalt, diamonds …

The United Arab Emirates, also known as the UAE, is a small country on the Persian Gulf bordered by Saudi Arabia and Oman. With its most populated city, Dubai, seen as an international hub of record-breaking buildings and modern innovation, the UAE is a big name in international travel. Only 10% of the UAE’s population …

The Seychelles is an archipelago country in the Indian Ocean, known for its pristine white beaches and its bountiful fresh markets. Although it is far from the shores of Africa, it is still considered an African country. It is a popular destination for those seeking a bit of tropical paradise, and this popularity as a …

Tequila worm, also known as gusano, is a type of worm that is sometimes added to bottles of certain types of mezcal and tequila as a marketing gimmick or traditional practice in some regions of Mexico.  The worm is typically the larva of the Hypopta agavis moth, which can infest the agave plant from which …

Qatar is a small desert country located on a peninsula that extends into the Persian Gulf. Besides its short shared border with Saudi Arabia, it is entirely surrounded by water. It is a nation of surprising demographics – most of its population, around 80%, live within the capital city of Doha. Qatar’s population is also …

East Timor (or Timor-Leste) is a country located in Southeast Asia, composed of the eastern part of Timor Island and bordered by Nusa Tengara Timor. It also neighbors Australia in the south, divided by the Timor Sea. The country is known for its diving, trekking, mountain driving, whale-watching, beautiful scenery, biking and stunning white-sand beaches. …