Africa Archives

8 of the Best Ancient Sites to See in Egypt

Even though Egypt has some exciting large cities and an interesting contemporary culture, I won't lie: the main reason I wanted to visit was...

My 5 Favorite Beaches in the Seychelles

Even though my last post about the Seychelles listed a bunch of the non-beach reasons why you should visit this island nation, the truth...

7 Things That Surprised Me About Traveling in Egypt (and One That Didn’t)

Ever since I was a little kid, I've dreamt about traveling to Egypt. The ancient Egypt sections of my history classes were always my...

7 Reasons to Add the Seychelles to Your Bucket List

When you think of an exotic beach destination, what do you picture? Over-water bungalows in Bora Bora? Longtail boats in the Thai Islands? Sea...

What to Pack for an Overland Trip in Africa

In case you aren't familiar with the concept of “overlanding,” it's basically traveling through an area over land, usually in a large purpose-built vehicle....

How to See The Best of South Africa in 12 Days

In the past few years, South Africa has raced to the top of many travelers' must-visit lists. Filled with stunning vistas, cool cities, and...

Enchanted by Chobe National Park in Botswana

As we pulled in to our campsite at the Thebe River Lodge in the town of Kasane, Botswana, I could feel my excitement growing....

8 Things to Know Before Your First African Safari

Ever since I was a little kid flipping through the pages of my Zoobooks, I knew that someday I wanted to travel to Africa...

The Okavango Delta Three Ways

For a place that is filled with so much life, the Okavango Delta was surprisingly quiet as we traversed through its maze-like waterways in...

A Day in the Sand in Namibia

When I first started planning my trip to Southern Africa, there was one thing at the top of my to-do list: to visit Sossusvlei and...

Overlanding in Southern Africa: Everything You Need to Know

When I first told people I knew that I was going to go camping for 19 days in Southern Africa, many of them pulled one...

Highlights from 3 Weeks Overlanding in Africa

When you think of traveling in Africa, what do you picture? Do you picture luxurious hotels and game lodges, wine tastings, gourmet food, and...

72 Hours in Cape Town, South Africa

How much stock do you put in all those “best” lists you see online from major travel publications? I tend to ignore a lot...

4 Things You Have to Do at Victoria Falls

They call it Mosi-oa-Tunya – “the Smoke that Thunders.” But you probably know it by its European name: Victoria Falls. This massive waterfall on the...