Montevideo History

Created as a result of a Spanish-Portuguese spat, Montevideo’s hasn’t enjoyed a smooth ride.Unhappy about Portuguese advances south from Brazil, Buenos Aires governor Bruno Mauricio de Zabala founded Montevideo in 1726. The Portuguese had set up a town across the water from Buenos Aires in 1680, and it was time to boot them out.The town was initially

Surinam History, Language and Culture

History of SurinamBy the time the Spanish arrived in the late-15th century the original inhabitants of Suriname, known as the Surinen, had been driven out by other Amerindian groups. Fierce resistance to colonisation deterred most would-be occupiers from Europe, although the territory changed hands many times between the Dutch, British and French before

Casablanca tours and excursions

Casablanca toursPrivate toursThere are no official sightseeing tours in Casablanca. However, guided tours can be arranged via your hotel or tour operator, most of whom use the services of Morocco-based Travel Link.Tel: +212 524 424 880Website: http://www.travellink.maCasablanca excursionsMarrakechSet in scrubby desert some 240km (150 miles) south of