Africa Blog Posts
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...
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...
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...
Couchsurfing 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...
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...