People come to LA for a myriad of reasons, and for each one of those, there’s a corresponding guide to help you “see all the stars,” “carve the best waves,” or “eat at the best restaurants.”

Nowhere are Mali’s many distinct cultures more proudly displayed than during the country’s numerous festivals. A large percentage of events take place in February, including Segou’s Festival on the...

Sahel lies between Mali’s northern desert and southern tropical savannah. The further south you travel, the more trees appear. What little rainfall Mali receives falls during the country’s rainy se...

Mali may be one of the world’s poorest countries today, but was one of Africa’s mightiest empires in its glory days. The Malian people are justifiably proud of their country’s history and diverse c...

Citizens of Andorra, Cameroon, Chad, Gambia, Algeria, Tunisia, Mauritania, Monaco, and Morocco do not need a visa to enter Mali. Residents of all other nations must obtain both a visa and a formal ...

Language Mali’s official language may be French, but 80 percent of its people speak Bambara, the native tongue of over half the population. Currency As a French Monetary Area nation, Mali uses the ...

Bamako Senou International Airport Mali’s largest airport has recently resumed commercial service following a brief closure after the 2012 conflict between the military and Tuareg rebels. However, ...

Mali Taxis and Car Rental Bamako is the most likely place in Mali to find Western-style taxis from companies like Taxi Ibrahima (+223 66 742 197) or Station de Taxi (+223 20 222 525). Passengers sh...

Many of the best bargains in all of West Africa come from Mali, but navigating this country’s many teeming outdoor markets can be a challenge for shoppers who are unused to bartering with aggressiv...

One of Mali’s signature dishes, la capitaine sangha, is Nile perch served with rice, hot chili sauce and fried bananas. Couscous or another side made from corn or millet, often called to, accompani...