"Visitors to Algeria will discover a majestic cultural mosaic...a country finding its own voice." When writer Mark Stratton decided to visit Algeria, he was unsure what to expect. Africa's largest country is anything but homogenous; from weathered Roman ruins to gleaming Ottoman mosques, wind-whipped sand dunes and vibrant oasis gardens, every corner boasts a blend of history and culture that is entirely unique. Follow Mark as he recounts his travels, winding from the breezy Mediterranean streets of Algiers through the scorching dunes of the Sahara Desert. From sampling sweet dates to marveling at ancient mosaics, he paints a picture of contemporary Algeria, a place that refuses to be defined by anything - or anyone - but itself.   ABOUT MARK Read Mark's article,  "Empires of the Dunes," in April's edition of the magazine, and find his other works on his website, MarkStrattonTravels.com. ABOUT WANDERLUST Wanderlust is the UK’s leading independent travel magazine which has been taking the road less travelled since 1993. Become a Wanderlust Club Member to join our community of serious travellers for just £35 a year (or about $50). This will get you six beautiful collectible issues, exclusive member- only competitions and events, access to our entire online archive back to 2010, and heaps of other benefits. This episode was produced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the travel industry.