Visit Historical Sites: Explore UNESCO World Heritage sites like the Cape Coast and Elmina Castles.
Africa
Ready for something really unique? Something where you can be pretty darned sure that your friends haven't beaten you to it? Well, fret no more. We have it for you: Mt Toubkal. First off, a little primer. Mt Toubkal is the highest peak in North Africa, and offers an…
Namutoni is a restcamp on the edge of the Etosha pan in the Oshikoto Region in northern Namibia. It is one of the entrance gates to Etosha National Park.
Take it or leave it, social media is now fully engrained into everyone's life, no matter where you live. It can be a bit of a poisoned chalice, but it can also act as not only a valuable source of information, it can also be a breath of fresh air. Not too long…
Scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight…. ” David Livingstone 1855
Periodically, it's good to refresh our knowledge and perceptions when it comes to travel: things change so quickly! What was once antiquated, forlorn and sketchy has since turned into a bright light of how humans get things done. One recent example is rail in East Africa. They have really taken the…
Fake buildings are structures often used by governments to camouflage unsightly city utilities within residential areas. These faux constructions blend with local architecture, concealing equipment and maintaining aesthetic continuity. While visiting these hidden gems, don’t expect hospitality; they’re not actual homes, just clever urban disguises.
....on the Ivory coast. No surprise here. Crocodiles pull in the crowds. But don't let them pull you in, too, literally, as delicious as you think you look. Everyone loves a show, so please meet Félix Houphouët-Boigny, affectionately called Papa Houphouët or Le Vieux, (1905–1993) was a prominent Ivorian politician…