Do you know about Lesotho? It is a small, mountainous country completely surrounded by South Africa. It is known as the (very poetic sounding) Kingdom in the Sky. And the nature in the Kingdom in the Sky is magnificent!...
How to travel to Lesotho on public transportation from South Africa
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...
Solo Female Travel in Lesotho: My Experience Traveling to the Kingdom in the Sky
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...
Everything you need to know about traveling to Semonkong, Lesotho (Maletsunyane Falls) independently and on a budget
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....
Backpacking in Lesotho: My Ridiculous Welcome to the Kingdom in the Sky
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...
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...
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...