Journaling The Journey
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Malawi is a landlocked country in Southeast Africa, known for its stunning scenery, diverse wildlife, and friendly people. It is often referred to as the “warm heart of Africa” due to its welcoming people and beautiful landscapes. We enjoyed everything here! To visit Malawi we enjoyed everything from the incredible big 5 preserves of Liwonde […]
Mozambique beaches are some of the most incredible and unforgettable beaches in the world! These beaches are on the scale of the Maldives, but without the high price tag. Imagine crystal clear turquoise water set on swathes of sandy white beach without a soul around. These are the incredible Mozambique beaches that we fell in […]
Most of you have probably never heard of Eritrea? And Eritrea travel is something that few tourists actually do. Well, Eritrea is a small country in the Horn of Africa that has been called the “North Korea of Africa” due to its repressive government and isolation from the outside world. The country was ruled by […]
Traveling around the Horn of Africa is risky business. However, flight cancellations by Air Djibouti from Somaliland made the situation almost criminal due to visa timing. And don’t get me started on what stress Ethiopian Air put us through. We could have ended up in real trouble. Read on to find out what happened, how […]
Sudan is a country that is often overlooked by tourists, but it is a place that is full of history and culture. One of the most famous attractions are the pyramids of Sudan – the Meroe pyramids, which are located about 100 kilometers (62 miles) north of Khartoum. These are the largest pyramids of Sudan, […]
The prehistoric rock art paintings of Laas Geel are thought to be some of the oldest and most beautiful in Africa. Located just 50 km from Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland they are not that hard to get to. Or are they? We break down the somewhat complicated process of getting to the Laas Gaal […]