When I arrived in South Africa I knew that I wanted to do a road trip across the country. As my first foray into the African continent, I was sure it would be different than Asia where I’d spent the previous three years of my life, easily hopping from place to place on a motorbike or […]
The Perfect Namibia Road Trip Itinerary
Southern Africa’s desert country is the perfect mixture of adventurous, beautiful, accessible, and attainable. Often, overland traveling in Africa can mean terrible roads, difficult conditions, and unique challenges, however road trips in Namibia are usually just a bit easier, which makes it the perfect destination to self drive in Africa. Namibia is a politically stable […]
A Guide to Namibia’s Gorgeous Sossusvlei
Sossus means “place of no return”. Looking out at those gorgeous endless dunes with the bright blue sky and the vast expanses in every direction, it is easy to see why. Once you see this for yourself you’ll never be the same. Namib-Naukluft National Park is one of the most popular attractions in Namibia, with […]
An Insider’s Guide to Cape Town
Cape Town, affectionately called the Mother City, or Ekapa by locals, was long a “spring-break” destination for many of us who went to university in the slightly less exciting cities of South Africa. Like many before and after me, I decided to make it my base for a few months after studying to join the […]
How to go Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
The jungle was dense and lush. At some points, it was a steep decline down a narrow path, the vines providing a Tarzan-like feel and reminding me that, yes, I was deep in the home of another creature entirely. After about an hour, the guide behind me, dressed in a pressed collared shirt as though […]