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...
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...
African Camping- is it Safe? 9 Tips to Keep You From Being Eaten Alive
I had a crazy time camping in Africa. I was backpacking in Zambia and camping in South Luangwa. A slow, rhythmic rumble woke me up in my tiny tent in the middle of the night… You know how sometimes,...
5 Things that Surprised me about Zimbabwe’s (and its Neighbors’) Culture
The Friendliest People in the World! My favorite part about backpacking in Zimbabwe was its people. I had a wonderful time learning a lot about Zimbabwean culture and social behavior during my time with them. Some aspects of interaction...
12 Essential Things to Know About Taking Trains in Africa
You should really consider taking trains in Africa! During my big Southern Africa trip, I took trains as much as I could. Lots of countries in the region have extensive rail systems, and traveling by train is a great,...
How my Original Project for my Southern Africa Trip Backfired
Travel with Purpose I always like to travel with a purpose. Even adding a little goal of experiencing a certain kind of local music or cultural detail can add so much depth to a trip. It also often leads you...
Is Backpacking in Africa Expensive? Here’s my Africa travel budget!
My Africa Travel Budget- What Traveling Independently for Over Two Months Cost Me: Wondering about how expensive it is to travel in Africa? I went on my southern Africa backpacking trip already knowing that I would be on a...
Independent Travel in Southern Africa : You can do it! Here’s my trip overview:
Independent Travel in Africa- it’s totally possible! I traveled around Southern Africa solo and independently, relying on public transportation and hitchhiking to get around. It was an amazing trip and I recommend this way of traveling for backpackers who...