Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea is a small but undeniably intriguing country that often flies under the radar, located on the west coast of Africa. With a unique blend of extreme wealth from oil reserves and one of the world’s most eccentric, tightly controlled dictatorships, it offers a curious mix of traditional life and authoritarian weirdness. The country is ruled by President Teodoro Obiang, one of the world's longest-serving leaders, and while its capital, Malabo, boasts impressive architecture and a lively atmosphere, there's an unmistakable sense of unpredictability. For adventurous travelers, Equatorial Guinea provides an off-the-beaten-path experience, where the bizarre and the beautiful collide in unexpected ways.