Category: Africa
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Kigali, Rwanda: Everything you Need to Know for a Visit
Kigali is clean, green, police everywhere and a little more expensive than it’s neighboring capitals like Nairobi and Kampala. Rwanda takes cleanliness seriously — plastic bags have been banned for a decade+, the streets are swept daily, and monthly community clean-up days (Umuganda) are a national ritual. The air quality,…
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Cape Town to Stellenbosch: Wine Estates & Black-Owned Wine Farms
The author describes a trip to Cape Town’s wine country, emphasizing experiences in Stellenbosch, including beautiful scenery, vibrant atmosphere, and the importance of making dining reservations. Highlights include visits to La Motte and Klein Goederust wine farms, showcasing art and personal stories. The day’s conclusion at Hazendal emphasizes a blend…
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One Day in Kampala, Uganda: First Impressions, History, and Elections
Why I only stayed one day in Kampala I had planned to spend a week in Kampala. But two weeks before my trip, I realized I’d be there during Uganda’s January 15, 2026 election day. President Museveni has been in power for nearly 40 years, and elections often bring tension,…
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Cape town, South Africa: BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES
Because money talks, and we should be speaking loudly! South Africa is the most unequal country in the world. That’s not me being dramatic, that’s an actual ranking according to the World Bank. The legacy of apartheid didn’t just vanish in 1994 — it shaped who owns land, who owns…
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Johannesburg Travel Guide: Where to Stay, and What To Do
I heard from a lot of people Johannesburg was too dangerous to visit—and I almost believed it. But since you have to fly into Johannesburg before heading to Cape Town, I figured, why skip the city altogether? After some quick Reddit research, I decided it would be safe enough for…
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Dakar, Senegal: What to Expect, and Where to Go
Senegal is a french speaking, majority Muslim country, and the most western point of the African continent. Just an 8 hour flight from New York City. They are deeply kind, culturally rich, and structurally undeveloped in ways many travelers aren’t prepared for. Is Senegal Easy to Travel? Not really — especially…
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Two Weeks in Egypt: Chaos, Kindness, and Ancient Wonders
Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor & Hurghada — 2015 I spent two weeks in Egypt when I was 22, starting in Cairo and traveling through Alexandria, Luxor, and Hurghada. It was truly the trip of a lifetime. Egypt gets a lot of negative press, especially when it comes to treatment of women,…
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Marrakech, Morocco: Chaos, Culture & Real Experiences
When I talk to seasoned travelers about Marrakech, the reviews are rarely glowing. My first recommendation – which I didn’t follow myself – is : Visit Marrakech, but also leave. Go to Fes, Rabat, Chefchaouen, maybe the Atlas Mountains. I haven’t heard many positive things about Casablanca, but the rest…
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One Week on the Kenyan Coast: Nairobi to Mombasa, Diani, and Lamu
Explore the Kenyan coast in one week, from Nairobi to Mombasa, Diani Beach, and four days in Lamu. This guide covers history, culture, beaches, and practical logistics to help you plan a seamless and unforgettable coastal adventure.