The Safest Places in Africa
Looking for ideas of where to travel in Africa and not sure where to start or concerned about safety? Here are the top 10 safest places in Africa according to the Global Peace Index!
My Top 12 Best African Countries to Visit
Looking for the best countries to visit in Africa? Let me help! Africa is a huge and diverse continent, so…
10 Reasons to Take a Group Tour in Africa
Thinking about travelling in Africa? Contemplating taking a group tour? As much as I love solo travel, there are lots…
Cultural Appropriation vs Cultural Appreciation & Africa Travel
It was August 2017. I was leading my first private tour in Kenya for two couples from the US. I…
The Best Places in Africa to See Elephants
Seeing elephants in the wild, in Africa, for the first time is out of this world. It’s a completely humbling…
English to Swahili: Useful Words & Phrases for Travel in East Africa
If you’re travelling in East Africa, Swahili is a useful language to know, so I have written an English to…
Backpacking Africa: My Top Travel Tips (After 11 Years of Travelling the Continent)
So you’ve decided to take a trip to Africa! That’s awesome! Africa is the most incredible place on the planet…
The 25 Best Places in Africa for Solo Travellers
Solo travel in Africa is an incredibly rewarding and awesome experience, but it’s always a bit daunting when you are…
The Ultimate Africa Packing List (Plus FREE Printable Checklist)
Deciding what to pack for Africa, especially if you’re travelling long term, covering multiple countries with different dress codes, cultural…
16 of Africa’s Most Incredible Hiking Destinations
I love to be out in nature and there’s nothing better than hiking to really benefit from the great outdoors,…
Solo Travel in Africa vs. Taking a Group Tour
“Should I travel solo in Africa or take a group tour?” This is probably one of the first things you’ll…
Cost of a Yellow Fever Vaccine & Do I Need One to Travel to Africa?
If you’re travelling to Africa, you may be required to get vaccinated against Yellow Fever, which is a disease that…
An Awesome Africa Playlist
Just like in the movies, every great adventure needs an epic soundtrack, so I created an Africa playlist! Music always…
Backpacking Africa: 39 Things You Need To Know Before You Go
So you’re planning (or are thinking about) backpacking Africa! Yay! Well, you’ve come to the right place! A lot of…
The Best Travel Insurance for High Risk Destinations & Activities
“To explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man (or…
How To Plan Your Dream Trip To Africa (in 18 easy steps)
Wondering how to even begin to plan a trip to Africa? Feeling a bit overwhelmed? Well, you’ve come to the…