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Why I Don’t Want to Visit 100 Countries Before I’m 30
…to spend two weeks solely in Cape Town rather than trying to cram in as much of Southern Africa as possible. The previous version of me would have been moving every two or three days in order to see as much of South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho, and Botswana as she could, then come away feeling exhausted and knowing little about the places she had passed through. In the future, I’m going to focus more on returning to the places I…
The Cost of Travel in Egypt: My 2023 Budget Breakdown
After spending five months travelling in Egypt, stopping for about two of those in Cairo, I got a real sense of how varied, unpredictable, and totally chaotic the country is. The messiness that characterizes every aspect of Egypt, from its streets riddled with cars, donkeys, and people (who never walk on the sidewalk!), to its complex cultural norms that seem to often contradict one another, but are followed rigorously by most, came to be what I loved about it. Despite…
The Cost of Travel in Tunisia: A 2023 Budget Breakdown
Tunisia is a pretty cheap country to visit. A less visited part of the North African coast, its tourism industry isn’t quite as developed as Egypt or Morocco, which makes it an excellent place to go if you’re somebody who likes to take the road less traveled. There’s so much to love about Tunisia, starting with Tunis, the country’s capital, which contains an estimated 700,000 people. Easily the most bustling place in the nation, the city is a fascinating mix…
28 Incredible Things to Do in Marrakech, Morocco
Backed by the Sahara Desert and the towering Atlas Mountains, Marrakech is a city paused in time. A feast for the senses, prepare for an atmosphere unlike any other. Within the red city walls is Marrakech’s famous medina. Here you’ll find a rush of sounds, floating aromas and vibrant colors where snake charmers hover and traditional riads provide a quiet escape. As you explore, you’ll discover the city which flourished under two imperial dynasties, creating enchanting architecture that has stood…
Top Things to Do in Brussels
…Royal Museum for Central Africa The Royal Museum of Central Africa showcases King Leopold II’s collections from the imperial conquests in the Congo. It features a vast collection of 250,000 objects, including sculpture, masks, paintings, and zoological specimens. There is also an extensive collection of items from the famous central African explorations of Stanley and Livingstone. The museum has been renovated to provide a more contemporary vision of Africa. Admission is 12 euro. Prominent Landmarks Mannekin Pis This tiny statue…
A Ridiculous Introduction to Travel in Tanzania
When the offer landed in my inbox, I pounced on it within seconds. London to Dar es Salaam to Kigali and back for a mere $450. I’d recently set myself a challenge to focus on visiting more African countries so this felt like the perfect opportunity to do so. I could spend a week in Tanzania followed by a week in Rwanda, dipping my toes into both countries to receive a small taste of what they offered. I could even…
An Incredible Experience in the Sahara Desert
My main reason for heading to Morocco, and flying into Marrakech, was so that I could visit the Sahara Desert. Wherever you go in Marrakech you’ll find hundreds of tour operators offering desert tours ranging from 1 to 3 nights and the abundance of options can be a little overwhelming. In the end, I went with the 3 day, 2 night option and paid around $100 in total. What’s the difference between the tours? The one night tour is for people…
A Perfect Day in the Bazaruto Archipelago
You could say the Bazaruto Archipelago was the entire reason behind my trip to Mozambique. If you’ve seen any photos of this Southern African country, they’ll most likely have been of miles of sandbanks stretching across the ocean. It’s on the cover of every guidebook and Vilanculos — the jumping-off point for the Bazaruto Archipelago — is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Given how few people choose to visit Mozambique, though, it’s is far from overrun. In the off-season at least, Vilanculos…
Itineraries
Africa Itineraries on a country/region level: Egypt (2 weeks) Morocco (2 weeks) Zanzibar (10 days) Itineraries on a city level: Cairo, Egypt (3 days) Johannesburg, South Africa (3 days) Asia Japan (2 weeks) Sri Lanka (2 weeks) New Delhi, India (3 days) Caribbean Cuba (2 weeks) Central America Belize (2 weeks) Europe Andalusia, Spain (2 weeks) Amsterdam, Netherlands (3 days) Berlin, Germany (3 days) Athens, Greece (3 days) Lisbon, Portugal (3 days) Istanbul, Turkey (3 days) The Middle East Eilat,…
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Africa Marrakech, Morocco Cape Town, South Africa Zanzibar, Tanzania Asia Hong Kong Bali, Indonesia Osaka, Japan Boracay, the Philippines Singapore Seoul, South Korea Taipei, Taiwan Chiang Mai, Thailand Phuket, Thailand Europe Vienna, Austria Brussels, Belgium Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina Dubrovnik, Croatia Zagreb, Croatia Prague, Czechia Copenhagen, Denmark Tallinn, Estonia Nice, France Paris, France Helsinki, Finland Berlin, Germany Cologne, Germany Frankfurt, Germany Munich, Germany Budapest, Hungary Reykjavik, Iceland Dublin, Ireland Bologna, Italy Florence, Italy Lucca, Italy Milan, Italy Rome, Italy Siena,…
After 70 Countries, Why I Moved to Lisbon, Portugal
…Europe, so I was nervous this would lead to expensive flights whenever I wanted to fly somewhere new. Fortunately, this hasn’t been the case at all! Lisbon is perfectly situated to pick up bargain flights across Europe and Africa, both of which are going to be major travel focuses of mine over the next couple of years. Return flights to the U.S. can often be had for as little as $300, which makes popping over to see friends an easy trip to…
