Africa, oh Africa! The second-largest continent on our planet, covering about one-fifth of the total land surface. The African continent is bounded on the west by the Atlantic Ocean, on the north by the Mediterranean Sea, on the east by the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean, and on the south by the mingling waters of the Atlantic and Indian oceans… Hereby you can find the selection of our African Travel Stories. Just click on the below map to reach your desired country, destination, and the related travel stories, or navigate further in the sub-menus to choose based on a country.
Dreaming about the best African vacation? Just navigate further in the sub-menus to choose based on a country. As you might know our mission is to share something relevant, something authentic, something real, something cool, something interesting, something personal & something different, via our travel stories & images. We are focusing on ideas from local sources, giving tips that are usually unknown for travelers and foreigners, guides to secret places which only the guy from the given neighborhood could know about, to the hidden picturesque view, with recommending everything besides the obvious: the local real feel, the adventure of discovering the unknown, the authenticity, culinary guide to the meals that locals are really cooking and eating at home, and much more. Hope you will read our African Travel Stories, feel inspired, and enjoy the journey, as much as we do!
The ultimate Cape Town bucket list – Top 20 places to visit
Cape Town is the second most populous city in South Africa and the most populous city in the Western Cape. Cape Town is also known as the City of 7 Hills because it’s located on several hills. Each of these hills has a distinct function, making it easy to tell where each hill ends and…
Where not to travel in your 20s
This is a personal list about where not to travel in your 20s. Some of the destinations could be amazing but not for you before your 30’s.
The best cities for badasses
We have made a selection with some very interesting places that seem to be only for tough people. The best cities for badasses.
Cruise on the Nile, an unforgettable river trip
This is a travel guide about a cruise on the Nile in Egypt. About the authors: Isabel Giménez Barrachina. Passionate traveler and history lover. She enjoys visiting landmarks and understanding the secrets behind. She likes nice views, skylines and tasting new kinds of food. She has visited more than 30 different countries in three continents.…
Sidi Ifni travel guide – Spanish flavour in Morocco
This is a Sidi Ifni travel guide, an old Spanish territory in the current Morocco, one of the last colonial dreams along the African Atlantic Coast. The libraries of the desert route. Part IV It took the whole day to me to arrive to Sidi Ifni from Ouarzazate. There are no direct buses neither trains…
What to see in Cairo: a quick glance to the capital of Egypt
This an article about what to see in Cairo during your visit. Our invited authors explain what you cannot miss in the capital of Egypt. About the authors: Isabel Giménez Barrachina. Passionate traveler and history lover. She enjoys visiting landmarks and understanding the secrets behind. She likes nice views, skylines and tasting new kinds…
5 reasons to visit Island of Gorée, Senegal
This is an article about the reasons to visit Island of Gorée, which lies off the coast of Senegal and is one of the musts in every visit to the country. You can get there in an easy journey by ferry from Dakar and I can promise you will not regret. Gorée is one of…
The 15 most romantic islands in the world
Looking for a romantic trip idea or the perfect island vacation? This list is not in order of preference, but obviously includes all our favorites, all the romantic, dreamy and lovely islands from all over the world that we love. So let’s review the 15 most romantic islands in the world – according to Besides…
Enkutatash in Lalibela, Ethiopia. Dressed in white on the rocks.
Lalibela seems to be the end of the world. Probably is the best known spot all over Ethiopia, but once you reach that precious gem you got the feeling of being anyhow in the middle of nowhere. Probably that was exactly still Ethiopia, almost a decade ago, when I stepped the country for my first…
Ksars, Oasis and a bike route in Draa-Tafilalet region, Morocco
This is an article about a bike route in Draa-Tafilalet region in the South of Morocco. The libraries of the desert route. Part III Summer in Morocco can be hard or very hard. And I had an idea that made things worse. A bike. I had read about the attractions of the city of Ouarzazate…
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