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 […]
Category Archives: Africa
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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 […]
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Nov
Nov
It’s a question I get asked a lot. A surprising amount in fact. And I’m not sure why?! Perhaps because I never asked it before I travelled solo to Ethiopia. Perhaps I should have! Perhaps because there’s not many of us ladies backpacking Ethiopia solo. Perhaps there should be more! But either way, for solo […]
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Aug
Aug
If you haven’t already heard, I’m currently championing Egypt as one of the best travel destinations going. Honestly, it’s astounding just how diverse and delightful this country is, especially in terms of the amazing historical and natural sights on offer. The country is also safe – or at least I felt secure when here – […]
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Jul
Jul
Honestly, Egypt is one of the best travel destinations you can head to right now. Chocked full of sensational historical sights, amazing adventures, bustling cities and welcoming locals, it really is hard to believe just how affordable it is to adventure here. Ending my 10 month African journey in Egypt – having travelled north overland […]
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Jul
Jul
I have to be honest, before I got to Egypt I’d heard so many horror stories about the hassle you can receive, not to mention the hordes of tourists, that I was prepared for the worst. But I honestly could not believe how different my experience was from the ones I’d heard about. Because, in […]