I was sick and practically penniless when I arrived in Namibia. But I was just so happy to be there! Sure I didn’t have a debit card and had a wad of cash that was useless there, but I...
10 UNEDITED photos of Namibia’s Sossusvlei that will knock your socks off
Located in an isolated corner of Namibia, Sossusvlei is one of the most beautiful, haunting places on earth. I am definitely not a photographer, and I have no idea how to edit photos. And yes I know the phrase...
You Enter a Surrealist Painting When you Travel to Namibia
Parts of Namibia are really weird Ok I don’t want to offend any Namibians reading this blog, but I need to admit that I had way more “WTF?” moments in Namibia than in any other countries in the region....
At Least the Spiders Won’t Kill you: Overcoming Arachnophobia in Africa
I was taking an overnight train across Zimbabwe. A group of curious local women were sitting with me in the compartment and asking all about my solo trip: “Aren’t you scared?” “Isn’t it dangerous?” “You’re so brave!!!” I blushed...
Tips and Stuff for to do for Broke Backpackers in Maun, Botswana
I’m broke and in Botswana If you read any of my posts about losing my debit card, or my money changing disaster in Southern Africa, you may already know that Botswana was a bit of a bust for me....
My Money Changing Nightmare in Southern Africa
My Problems Changing Money in Africa or I am the Kwacha Queen: How the Okavango Delta became the Okavang-NO Delta “I couldn’t fit inside the tree! “ -Biggie This story is about the nightmare that is changing money...
6 Things To Do if You Lose Your Debit Card While Traveling Overseas
I lost my debit card in the heart of the Zambian wilderness. As much as I would like you to think that I lost it while using a machete to break through the untamed wilderness and fighting off lions,...
From Livingstone to Maun in one day: Going from Zambia to Botswana
“I have to park in a special place at night because if not those elephants will eat my maize!” -Mike the trucker Everything you need to know about going from Livingstone to Maun (and crossing the border between Zambia...
Oh Dear God do NOT Travel with an American Express Credit Card
American Express, I hate you. Every time I stumble upon a travel blog that raves about traveling with an American Express credit card I clench my fists and start fuming with anger. If there is someone near me, he...
Hitchhiking across Zambia from Victoria Falls to Lusaka: I am an idiot
Something that is normal to hear if you go hitchhiking in Zambia: “Run away to the Congo with me! I can hide you in the cargo!” -Texan the Zimbabwean truck driver Lol can you imagine? Sorry, mom, but can you...