The tiny country of Brunei occupies just 2,226 square miles of the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. Start by taking in its beautiful Islamic architecture.
Most visitors come here for the beaches, but there's also excellent hiking, including a trek to the top of the Pico do Fogo volcano.
Comoros is another nation on a volcanic archipelago, this time off Africa's east coast. Many of its islands are known for their beaches, jungles, and volcanic landscapes.
Located in the South Pacific between French Polynesia and New Zealand, the Cook Islands' biggest claim to fame is their coral reefs that provide stunning snorkeling
One of the lesser-visited Caribbean nations, Dominica is an active volcanic island and home to the world's second-largest hot spring, Boiling Lake.
The small landlocked kingdom of Eswatini (formerly known as Swaziland) is located between South Africa and Mozambique.
While many first-time safarigoers head to countries like South Africa, Kenya, and Tanzania for their trips, in-the-know eco-travelers head to Gabon on Central Africa's west coast for untouched nature.
Africa's smallest country packs a big punch. Its 50 miles of coastline are some of the most scenic in West Africa, lined with beaches and fishing villages