Kesi To and Fro Blog
Local Lingo with a Maasai Man
My favorite part about backpacking is meeting new people and learning their stories. "Local Lingo" is a part of my site that interviews individuals from all over the world who have made an impact on me. Not everyone gets the chance to interact with locals while they...
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What You Should Know About a Maasai Village Visit
Zanzibar. The Serengeti. Mount Kilimanjaro. These are the first things that come to mind when I hear Tanzania. All of these are extraordinary experiences, yet when I arrived, I sought to find the most unique places to visit in Tanzania. I turned to Google and typed...
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Couchsurfing review – is it still worth it?
The first time I used Couchsurfing was in 2012 on my first solo trip backpacking through Europe. In 2012 Couchsurfing was a great web application and I connected with locals in London and Stockholm. These cities are notorious for having high accommodation prices,...
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Nyiragongo Volcano Trek – climbing to the largest lava lake in the world
Nyiragongo Trek Quick Facts Location: Virunga National Park Days Needed: 1 Estimated Cost: $400 USD Value: 200% Worth it! One of my top travel experiences I've ever had. Why you should visit the Congo?What if I told you the coolest experiences I have...
read moreCouchsurfing Host in the Democratic Republic of Congo
My favorite part about backpacking is meeting new people and learning their stories. "Local Lingo" is a part of my site that interviews individuals from all over the world who have made an impact on me. Not everyone gets the chance to interact with locals while they...
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Congo Gorilla Trekking – Backpacker’s Guide to Gorilla Tours
This article may contain affiliate links. This means that if you make a purchase after clicking on the link, I may receive a small commission.Before I left on my backpacking trip to Africa, I promised my mother that I would not visit the Democratic Republic of Congo...
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Inca Trail Booking 101
The Inca Trail hike with my 66-year-old mother is be an experience I will never forget. Before I started my RTW journey I asked my mom if she wanted to do the Inca Trail trek and Machu Picchu together. She immediately said yes, even though she had no idea what the...
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Sailing the Gitano Del Mar from Panama to Colombia
There are three options to cross from Central America to South America. The Death Option – overland travel via the Darien Gap. Crossing the Darien Gap is only for the overly adventurous type due to the risk of kidnappings, treacherous jungle, crazed drug traffickers,...
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Top Ten Most Memorable Things from Guatemala and Nicaragua
I have started a new love affair with Central America. I spent almost one month in Guatemala and Nicaragua, but that was not nearly enough. When I started my RTW trip I assumed one year would be plenty of time, but now I realize more time is needed, especially for an...
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