Fringed by the Indian Ocean on one side, sandwiched by Southern Africa on the other, Mozambique is a mango-drenched, coconut-infused, sun-ripened cocktail all unto its own. As women stroll past with huge baskets on their heads laden with goods or babies strapped to their backs in wraps of beautiful bright colours, or men play football […]
Category Archives: Africa
Africa, Budget Travel Ideas, SOUTH AFRICA
Kruger National Park Safari: How to Experience It on a Budget!
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Mar
Mar
Probably the most famous safari destination in the world, mention the word Kruger to almost anyone, and images of African wildlife and wilderness immediately spring to mind. Yes, one of the most popular parks on this continent, Kruger does get a rap bad for its crowding and commercialisation however. But pick your time to visit […]
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Mar
Mar
I honestly do believe there’s few cities in the world that leave more of a striking impression than Cape Town. Find me one person whose been here and who didn’t fall in love with the place… go on I dare you! Because I bet you’ll struggle. Yup Cape Town captures the imagination like few other […]
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Mar
Mar
Wondering when the best time to visit the Okavango Delta in Botswana is? Then read on to get the full lowdown about when to head to this incredible place! Because my oh my, the Okavango Delta in Botswana was every bit as amazing as I imagined it to be. Yes, it took me 5 trips […]
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Mar
Mar
I heard Namibia was good. In fact I’d heard it was really good. But honestly, nothing prepared me for the unending spectacle of adventuring through this remote desert country in a huge overland truck with Absolute Africa. As an aside, I loved my trip with Absolute so much that I’m currently offering all my readers […]
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Feb
Feb
Looking for a list of the best things to do in Cape Town? Then you’ve come to the right place! After a hiatus of 15 years (I first visited this city at the tender age of 19!), I can unequivocally say that this incredible South African city remains one of my favourite places in the […]
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Feb
Feb
They say it’s a brave woman who travels in Africa by herself, but these 11 best places for solo female travellers makes it easy! Personally, I don’t think it’s necessarily braver to travel in Africa than anywhere else by yourself as a woman, but nevertheless, Africa travel seems to carry with it a certain hushed […]
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Feb
Feb
Travelling to Ethiopia’s capital and looking to enjoy some day trips? Then you’ve come to the right place! More and more travellers I met on my most recent trip to Ethiopia are spending longer and longer in its capital Addis, exploring under the skin of this city and getting to know its people and its […]
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Feb
Feb
As always in Ethiopia, the answer to a lot of questions ends either with “I don’t know” or “it depends”. And so it is with Awasa. Or at least the spelling of it. Because whether it’s really Awassa, Hawassa or Awasa, I don’t know and it also depends! So first thing you need to know […]
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Jan
Jan
Visiting Ethiopia’s capital? Then here’s a perfect list of the top things to do in Addis Ababa. Africa’s 4th largest city, the sprawling metropolis of Addis Ababa can certainly be an intimidating entry to the country. For this reason, on my first visit to Ethiopia, I was barely there for a night or 2, preferring […]