Travel Guides

Learn where the Bahamas is, how its history unfolded, what shapes its culture and which dishes to try, from Junkanoo to conch salad.

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Bahrain is a small Persian Gulf island kingdom with three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, old souqs and museums. Check current safety advisories before you…

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Bangladesh is a South Asian country on the Bay of Bengal. Read about its location, history, culture and food, with links to our planning…

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Barbados is an eastern Caribbean island nation. Read about its location, history, culture and food, plus links to seven detailed guides.

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Belarus at a glance: where it sits, how its history unfolded, what shapes its culture and which dishes define the table.

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A Belgium travel guide to the country's location, history, culture and food, from Brussels and Bruges to Wallonia and the North Sea coast.

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Belize is an English-speaking Central American country on the Caribbean coast, known for the Belize Barrier Reef, Maya sites and rainforest. Many visitors can…

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Benin is a West African country known for Vodun culture, the Royal Palaces of Abomey and the historic coast around Ouidah. Most tourism is…

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A Bhutan overview covering location, history, culture and food, with links to guides on visas, places, seasons, hotels, flights and transport.

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Plan a trip to Bolivia: La Paz, Lake Titicaca, Salar de Uyuni and Sucre, UNESCO sites, visa basics, altitude and protest safety notes, and…

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Explore Bosnia and Herzegovina: where it is, its history, culture and food, from Sarajevo's old town to Mostar's bridge and the Neretva valley.

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Botswana is a Southern African safari country known for the Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park and the Kalahari. Many nationalities can enter visa-free for…

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Brazil travel guide covering where the country is, its people, history, culture and food, with links to seven detailed trip-planning guides.

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Plan a trip to Brunei with its location, history, culture and food, plus links to guides on visas, best places, flights and getting around.

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Plan a trip to Bulgaria with top destinations, UNESCO sites, the best time to go, entry and visa basics, safety notes and how to…

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Burundi is a small, landlocked East African country on Lake Tanganyika, known for royal drumming and highland scenery. Official advisories urge caution.

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