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. […]
Cappadocia on a Budget
Desperate for a dose of nature and exoticism, I found myself daydreaming of the lesser-trodden trails of eastern Turkey — somewhere near the Iranian border. It was remote, raw, and delightfully cheap. Perfect, I thought. Unfortunately, political unrest had other plans as I landed in Istanbul. The region turned into a temporary no-go zone, and […]
8 Days in South Vietnam
Vietnam: A Failed Mission (Sort Of) My trip to Vietnam was meant to be a bit of a mission. For years, I’d heard nothing but negative stories: scams, rude vendors, rigged taxi meters, unwelcoming locals… the list went on. Nearly everyone I met who’d travelled through Vietnam had something negative to say, often claiming it […]
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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