Why Every Black Traveler Should Visit Cape Coast, Ghana
The first time I visited Cape Coast Castle was in 2019. Ghana invited African descendants back home to reconnect with our roots, and I spent months planning to experience all that was awaiting me on the other side of the Atlantic. While the local bars and restaurants were high on my list, I knew that […]
7 of the Best Things to Do on South Africa’s Route 62
Route 62 runs across South Africa. linking the Western and Eastern Cape Provinces, providing a thin lane of black top that holds the promise of adventure and many hidden treasures. It’s not a journey that should be rushed, so roll down the windows, put a good song on the radio, and allow yourself a few […]
From Surfing to Solitude: 8 of the Best Beaches in Southern Mozambique
If you like pristine, off-the-beaten-path beaches, Mozambique is the place for you. Get lost in more than 2300 km of nearly untouched coastline that holds everything a beach lover could ever want: from the perfect point break to a lonely walk on an empty shoreline. This list of the best beaches in Southern Mozambique is […]
The Blonde Abroad’s Guide to a Weekend in Cape Town
Ever visit a place that so completely steals your heart and soul that you feel like you never want to go back home? That’s what happened to me in Cape Town. I fell in love with the magical city by the sea and lingered literally for years. I made my own home away from home […]
33 of the Best Things to Do in Cape Town
Cape Town: a coming-together of landscapes, cultures and cuisines. This unique, mesmerizing city —crowned by the magnificent Table Mountain National Park—continues to enchant everyone who visits. The Mother City has a lot to offer, from gorgeous natural getaways to multicultural city streets. If you’re looking for a perfect Cape Town itinerary (but not sure where to start), […]
Hang Loose in Imsouane: Morocco’s Magic Bay
We drove up from the south along a cliff-top stretch of Moroccan coastline. The scenery rolled along, wild and windswept, peppered only by grazing camels, who seemed to make no note of their ocean views. There was little to marvel at—save for some especially dexterous tree-climbing goats— until, without warning, the cliffs dropped off into […]
Marrakech to the Sahara: 6 Must-See Spots Along the Drive
Say sayonara to gas station hot dogs, creepy rest stops, and boring tumbleweed-filled plains. You’re free of those now. We’ve traded them for ancient villages carved right into cliffs and valleys that will make you mutter holy sh*t under your breath. Staggeringly magnificent mountain ridges and sporadic film sets are just two of the contrasting […]
5 Things Guidebooks Won’t Tell You About Ethiopia
The scars of European invasion and exploitation run deep in Africa. Centuries of fighting, pillaging, and colonization have taken their toll on the continent and most cultures are now smudged facsimiles of their original selves. But then there’s Ethiopia. Ethiopia is the only African country that hasn’t been colonized or overpowered by a European nation […]
A Backpacker’s Guide to Traveling Africa Overland
Africa is big. Seriously big. Like, imagine how big Africa is in your head. Wrong. It’s even bigger. This was a fact that I didn’t entirely grasp when I made the decision to travel overland (i.e. on roads) up the east coast of this huge landmass. Point A was Cape Town, South Africa. Point B […]
Travel Malawi: The Best Backpacking Destination You’ve Never Even Heard Of
Malawi is one of those countries that a perfectly educated and worldly person can get through their entire life having never thought about. It’s fair to say that this landlocked African nation hasn’t exactly got a lead role on the global stage. If anything, it’s the kid in class who has to play background tree […]
Visiting Modern Luxor Egypt to Discover Ancient Thebes
Egypt is a country that has captured the imagination of travelers all around the world, where ancient temples are juxtaposed against apartment blocks and the roads are shared between cars and camels. There’s nowhere quite like it. While many people make the trip just to Cairo for the pyramids — and yes the pyramids […]
Danakil Depression: 5 Reasons to Visit the Hottest Place on Earth
There’s a place on this beautiful earth of ours that experiences average daily maximums of 41.1C (106F). I’m not talking the average in the height of summer. I’m talking every single day of the year. Dallol, Ethiopia is the hottest inhabited place on earth. It can be found in the very heart of the Danakil […]