National parks, the wildlife, the people, just anything about Africa and its beauty.
At some point, while reading about rural life in southern Africa, I realised I was no longer sure whether I was reading anthropology or a dare. Because there it was, casually mentioned: people competing by spitting dried kudu dung. Not as a joke. Not as a myth. Just… a thing …
I’ll be honest: when I booked my trip to Ethiopia in September, New Year’s wasn’t on my mind at all. Who celebrates the New Year in the middle of September, right? Turns out… Ethiopians do. And not only that, when I clinked a glass of honey wine to welcome the …
Traveling through remote African villages, where dozens of languages and dialects swirl around, can feel like stepping into a whirlwind of sound and mystery. Without a shared language, how do you connect, understand, and truly experience life there? The answer lies in a few simple but powerful communication tricks that …
Crossing borders in Africa can be one of the most unpredictable parts of a trip. Sometimes it’s smooth sailing, and other times, you find yourself staring down officials expecting a little “extra” just to let you pass. Over years of travel, I’ve picked up ways to navigate these tricky moments …
The Khomani Cultural Landscape is a Heritage site that is significant as it is the only indigenous San reserve in the world. This one-of-a-kind heritage site is