Our malaria travel story is a cautionary tale of how powerful and deadly malaria really is. All it takes is just one mosquito bite and left untended, what can happen and did happen to us. In addition, we got an opportunity to do a malaria healthcare comparison by evaluating two emergency medical systems. One in […]
Liberia Ecotourism: 4 Amazing Escapes
Liberia ecotourism doesn’t immediately come to mind when thinking about travel here. It’s not the first destination that might spring to mind for a nature-focused adventure. But that’s precisely why it’s such a hidden gem waiting to be discovered! However, the ecotourism in Liberia scene offers an enriching experience for travelers seeking adventure, sustainability, and […]
5 Reasons Popenguine Senegal is a Hidden Gem
Popenguine Senegal is the perfect beach town on the Petite-Cote of Senegal and has become one of our favorite places in the world. Popenguine beach is actually one of the best beaches in Senegal – and we think the best one! Read on to find out why! Selecting the best beach on the Petite-Côte of […]
5 Reasons to Visit Santiago Cape Verde
Santiago Cape Verde really surprised us in a really good way! In this post we share the 5 reasons to visit Santiago Cape Verde and the amazing experiences that we had there. Situated amidst the azure waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Santiago Cape Verde, is the largest and most populated island of this tiny island […]
Freetown Travel Guide: 3 Money Saving Tips & Best Tour
This Freetown travel guide shares the best things to do in Freetown on a budget and the best of all the different Tuk Tuk tours available here. Freetown is the capital of Sierra Leone and is located just north of Liberia in West Africa. It can be a difficult place to get to. Many of […]
Benin Travel: 5 Magic Reasons to Visit
This Benin travel guide highlights all the best things to do in Benin. From the incredible Ganvie to Ouidah and the Benin attractions in Cotonou. Join us as we discover 5 reasons to visit Benin. Benin is a tiny West African country that truly surprised us. After the gruffness of Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea, finding […]
Joyful Pongo Songo Chimp Island – 3 Days
Pongo Songo Chimpanzee Sanctuary is one of those joyful marvelous places that we are so glad that we discovered! We want to share this experience with everyone! As avid nature enthusiasts and animal lovers, Rob and I were super excited about our journey to Douala, Cameroon with the express purpose of visiting the renowned Pongo […]
Amazing Gorilla Trekking in DRC – 2 days
Gorilla trekking in DRC is one of the most exhilarating and fun things that we have ever done! Who doesn’t want to see these amazing souls living happily in their natural habitat?! We had already experienced the Mountain Gorilla Trek in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest of Uganda and now wanted to meet the Eastern Lowland […]
Little-Known Burundi Travel: 3 Day Guide
This Burundi travel guide shares all the things to do in Burundi, logistics, guides, a Burundi itinerary and safety information. Burundi is a small, landlocked country in the heart of Africa. It is bordered by Rwanda to the north, Tanzania to the east and south, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. […]
Nosy Be: 5 Extraordinary Days in Madagascar
Nosy Be is a small island off the coast of Madagascar, known for its expansive sandy beaches, great snorkeling, ylang ylang plantations and lush rain-forests. It’s a popular tourist destination for its remote, laid-back atmosphere, friendly locals, and an abundance of activities. This includes trekking to visit the lemurs and other exotic wildlife living in […]