Africa
How To Survive The Trotro In Ghana
Traveling to Ghana? Then you will absolutely need to learn how to ride the trotro. Arriving in Ghana from my home region of New York, I was immediately overwhelmed by the sights and sounds. Experiencing standstill traffic and air saturated with diesel fuel while hawkers (men carrying goods and women selling merchandise from their heads)…Read more...
Inside Look: What A South African Safari Is Really Like
There are many incredible things to do in South Africa, though one shouldn’t visit the country without going on a safari. For those interested in going on a South African safari, it can be difficult to picture exactly what the experience is like. Sure, you know there will be exotic animals, but how close are…Read more...
Modern Joburg: Johannesburg 19 Years After Apartheid
Sitting at a hipster cafe in Maboneng, listening to jazz music, tables of whites, blacks, Asians and Indians all sitting together talking in friendly, animated fashion, it’s hard to believe Apartheid ended only 19 years ago in 1994. Johannesburg in 2013 is a completely different world from then, so much so that even locals who…Read more...
How To Pack For An African Safari
There’s something about a safari that can turn even the most laid back traveler into a ‘packzilla’ of epic proportions. People who would normally just throw a few clothes into a backpack start to fret about what colors will avoid scaring animals, what materials will best repel mosquitoes and what shoes will be comfortable. Additionally,…Read more...
How To Have Good Luck Around The World
Do you carry a lucky penny or have a rabbit’s foot attached to your key chain? For some new ideas on how to keep your luck running high, here are good luck rituals from around the world. Bury A Llama Fetus In Bolivia Walking around the Witches’ Market in La Paz, Bolivia, you’ll see myriad mummified llama…Read more...
Traveler’s Guide To Cape Coast, Ghana, Africa
While Accra may be the capital of Ghana, Africa, it is understood by travelers that Cape Coast is a destination favorite. The area is quite touristy, with myriad attractions, shops, and beaches. And for tourists looking to feel a little less foreign, this is the perfect place. Why Go? When visiting Ghana, there are many…Read more...
5 Reasons To Hike Guinea’s Magnificent Fouta Djallon
The Republic of Guinea–not to be confused with Guinea-Bissau, Equatorial Guinea, nor Papa New Guinea–may be a country you haven’t heard much about. Tucked snugly in the middle of Francophone West Africa, Guinea is a nation generally known for its painfully inefficient leadership, a startling lack of basic infrastructure, and, presently and unfortunately, a fair…Read more...
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