I knew nothing about Ugandan food until I stayed with a local family there. They proceeded to stuff me with food until I felt so full that I was actually worried I would explode! The family was from the...
How to Not Take Worst Possible Bus Between Nairobi and Kampala!
Are you interested in traveling between Kenya and Uganda by bus? As soon as I saw the cost of a flight between Uganda and Kenya I said NO WAY and opted to take the bus between Nairobi and Kampala....
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...
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,...