Mozambique is the unsung destination of southern Africa, often overlooked for its more tourist-oriented neighbors of Tanzania or South Africa – to the delight of savvy travelers. The cities boast a blend of indigenous Bantu culture with a strong Portuguese influence that shows up in the architecture, the languages, and the food. Right off the coast, Mozambique’s islands are paradise in the most perfect ways: powdery sand, warm water, and vibrant coral reefs.