Most people have never heard of Suriname – let alone considered it as a travel destination. Tucked between Guyana and French Guiana on the northeastern shoulder of South America, this small, ex-Dutch colony sits entirely within the Guiana Shield – one of the most biologically rich and least disturbed regions on the continent.

Good infrastructure, great food, and excellent wildlife. Peninsula Malaysia is one of the easiest, most rewarding countries in Southeast Asia for spotting animals on your own - without breaking the bank.