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...
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...
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...
Solo Female Travel in Zambia: My Experience
Is it safe to travel to Zambia alone? Well I will cut to the chase and say YES! I think that Zambia is a wonderful African destination for solo travelers, and this includes solo female travel in Zambia. I...
Crossing into Zambia from Zimbabwe over the Victoria Falls Bridge
Goodbye Zimbabwe, Hello Zambia! The Victoria Falls Bridge is definitely one of the more interesting border crossings in the world. How often do you get to watch people go bungee jumping while you are on your way to fill...
Backpacking in Zambia: Why I Love Lusaka More than I Probably Should
“Mehhh… this place is just full of dust. I want to be a pilot and get out of the dust” -young boy in Lusaka Stop thinking about backpacking in Zambia and just go! There is so much to see...
South Luangwa is THE Perfect Budget Safari Destination- How to do it!
Wonderfully Wild, Wonderfully Accessible: South Luangwa National Park If you are traveling to Zambia (or even Malawi), South Luangwa National Park should be at the top of your bucket list. In fact, it is probably one of the greatest...
How to Travel from Lusaka to South Luangwa National Park by Bus
How to get from Lusaka to South Luangwa National Park on Public Transportation South Luangwa National Park in northern Zambia is a must see. You can easily get there from Lusaka and also from Malawi, since it is actually...
The Ultimate Escape: A Wild Weekend in Zambia’s Kafue National Park
Have you heard of Kafue National Park? Kafue National park is one of the largest parks in all of Africa, but it is rarely on the top of peoples’ bucket lists. In recent years new safari lodges have opened...