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Ethiopia: My experience seeing Addis Ababa in one wild day

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  One day in Addis Ababa: My final stop on the African continent It felt so weird to finally arrive in Ethiopia. I had been traveling around Southern Africa for months, and Addis Ababa would be my final stop....

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How to travel to Lesotho on public transportation from South Africa

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  How to get to Lesotho on public transport I traveled to Lesotho from South Africa on public transportation and thought I would write a post on how to do it. I traveled alone and it was relatively straightforward...

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Ethiopian Airlines’ Free Stopover and Transit Visa Experience: How to Have a Crazy Free Day in Addis Ababa

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Did you know that Ethiopian airlines will give you a free hotel stay in Addis Ababa? There are some rules, but if you meet these conditions you qualify for a free layover in Addis Ababa thanks to Ethiopian Airlines!...

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I’m sorry, South Africa

If you’ve been following my posts about traveling in Southern Africa at all… You may have noticed that South Africa is egregiously, well, not present. Oops. I do see that people search for “South Africa” from time to time...

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Solo Female Travel in Lesotho: My Experience Traveling to the Kingdom in the Sky

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Is it safe for a woman to travel alone to Lesotho? I traveled to Lesotho alone and explored using public transportation. It was an amazing trip! I don’t think women should be afraid to travel alone to Lesotho. I...

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Everything you need to know about traveling to Semonkong, Lesotho (Maletsunyane Falls) independently and on a budget

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Semonkong is a must see for anybody who wants to travel to Lesotho I traveled to Semonkong for a few days when I was backpacking in Lesotho. It was really easy to see Semonkong independently and on a budget....

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Backpacking in Lesotho: My Ridiculous Welcome to the Kingdom in the Sky

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I just had to ask the smiling border guard: “What’s your favorite thing about Lesotho?” “Ah! The beautiful nature! Take me to Semonkong with you!” I had no idea what to expect when I decided to travel independently to...

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My Detailed Guide to Traveling to Sossusvlei Independently and on a Budget

How to travel to Sossusvlei on a budget: Sossusvlei is one of the most hauntingly beautiful places on earth. If you aren’t convinced, check out my post of unedited Sossusvlei photos here! But you’re probably reading this post because...

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My day trip experience seeing the Welwitschia Mirabilis plants outside of Swakopmund, Namibia

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I’m not so into extreme sports… Instead of skydiving or doing a quad bike tour in the sand dunes outside of Swakopmund, I opted for the very low key option of looking at plants. See Also: Visiting Swakopmund and...

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Traveling to Swakopmund and Walvis Bay in Namibia

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Time to travel to Swakopmund! My next stop was Swakopmund, Namibia’s adventure town on the Atlantic coast. I had crossed the African continent and finally saw the Atlantic! The strangeness of this town really lived up to its bizarre...

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Hello and thanks for visiting! I’m Babeesh, a Michigander who loves solo and adventure travel. I spent several years living abroad in France and Norway and now I'm back in freezing cold Michigan. I’m obsessed with eating raclettes and I have had the honor of visiting over 100 countries. Want to learn more? Check out my about me page!

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