An Announcement: The Trip of a Lifetime – 100Essential Travel Experiences
It’s been quiet on Travel Cake these past few months. Some of you have been asking me where I’ve been and what I’ve been up to. Well, I can tell you this much: I haven’t been slacking! I’ve moved from Ecuador to Belgium where I have been slaving away at a 9 to 5 desk […]
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, […]
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 […]
Stone Town Street Scenes

It’s been two years since I was in Africa — and I miss it. The warm atmosphere, the infectious laughter in the streets, kids singing and dancing all throughout the day, the sweet taste of exotic fruits, the sun that gives you that healthy glow… I even miss the pungent smell of sweaty African armpits […]