South America is one of the world's most intriguing, beautiful, and captivating continents, and a trip to any of its countries will be a truly unforgettable experience. While there are high levels of crime in certain parts, most savvy travelers should be able to have...
We've sourced information from various travelers who recently went on honeymoon trips to Africa, and have come up with the best itinerary to ensure you'll have an enjoyable, worry-free vacation. Africa can be a crazy place and it's recommended that you use a reputable travel guide...
Back in July, we recommended you check out some of Europe's less obvious cities; now, here are nine underrated African cities you might like to consider. While these are perhaps not all recommended for first time travelers to the continent (see here for the best...
Pathological picture taker, aficionado of the senses, street art, and Johannesburg, and passionately South African, Derek Smith, aka Mr. Baggins, is a talented photographer whose main focus has become capturing street art and the culture that surrounds it. Born in Pretoria, the capital of South...
Binta Diakite finds it hard to introduce herself because she identifies herself with different ‘nominations.’ She’s an African girl (originally from Bamako, Mali), a Muslim, and part of the Sulani Nation which does not recognize a particular territory. Traveling is her great passion, and although...
The continent of Africa has a little something for everyone, whatever your traveling tastes may be. Here, we've chosen seven great destinations that would be perfect for specific types of travelers. Best for First-Time Travelers to Africa: Morocco Morocco's close proximity to Europe (it's only 13km/8 miles...
The clothing of Africa is as interesting, colorful, and exuberant as the people who wear it. We gave you a taste of the very of-the-moment fashion scene in Senegal here, and now we'll give show you some of the more traditional types of clothes worn...
If you stay in Ethiopia for long enough, it’s just a matter of time before someone invites you to a wedding. My first invitation came out of the blue—out of a blue cab to be precise. I had never met Marcos before but five minutes...
Imagine dancing to the beat of drums played by proud elders around a bonfire under the stars. Imagine climbing a cliff face to reach a semi-monolithic sixth-century church in the middle of the Gheralta mountain range. Imagine learning the art of injera baking with a...
Born in Addis Ababa in 1973, Amaha Girma’s early years were not easy. Both of his parents died by the time he was 17 years old. He and his three sisters survived off the income generated by renting their family home. After graduating high school,...