First Time Africa Travel: Where to Backpack
So, you’ve decided to go for it—you’re going to venture into what many still unfairly call the scariest, darkest continent of them all. Let’s clear up that misconception right off the bat. Yes, some African countries come with their share of challenges, but Africa is enormous. Did you know that the entire USA, China, India, […]
2014 Travel Summary
I spent the last two days of 2014 in a haze, trying to beat jetlag and fatigue from the long transatlantic flight to South America. While the rest of the world was exchanging hugs and watching fireworks to ring in the new year, I was soundly asleep, cocooned in my warm bed. Despite the endless […]
24 Hours in Gisenyi, Rwanda
f there’s one thing Rwanda does well, it’s pleasant, laid-back towns. Maybe a little too laid-back, depending on your mindset. There is a fine line between chilling and being bored and that was my general state of mind in Rwanda. I was never sure if I was relaxing or slightly bored. Maybe I’m just spoiled. […]
12 Favourite Destinations
Exactly ten years ago today, I embarked on my first independent trip. By “independent,†I mean a journey not organised or sponsored by parents, school, or any other organisation. It was the first time I travelled on my own dime, in my own time. I was 19 when a friend and I booked a ticket […]
Things you might want to know before going to Rwanda
Rwanda: A Refreshing Take on Africa, But Not for Everyone Rwanda is a tiny African country nestled between some of East and Central Africa’s biggest players: Uganda, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Its landlocked position, turbulent recent past, and modest size might raise a few eyebrows when it comes to its tourism potential. […]
Fez, Morocco: a Perfect Quick Getaway
What is the perfect getaway, anyway? For me, it’s spending a few days in a new environment — leaving the familiar behind and diving headfirst into new smells, tastes, sounds, and sights. It’s that sense of sensory overload that somehow resets your system. You return home relaxed, energized, and inspired. I found exactly that in […]
Special Places: Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda
Lake Bunyonyi: A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Africa Tucked away between dark forests of lush foliage, wild gorillas, and vast savannah plains lies a magical place called Lake Bunyonyi. Nicknamed “the place of little birds,†the lake is located in southwestern Uganda, near the borders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. […]
Backpacking in Africa? Yes you can!
First of all, let me clarify that by Africa, I mean the sub-Saharan continent. It’s quite different from traveling in North Africa, which follows a different set of “rules.” I often hear: “I’d love to go to Africa someday, but I’m afraid it’s unsafe, too expensive, and too difficult to get around. Can you really […]
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