The Republic of Congo (Congo Brazzaville), like all of Central Africa is not high on most travelers’ bucket lists. The area has a reputation for being dangerous, corrupt and expensive. On top of that, there is little in the way of traditional tourist attractions. For all these reasons, most people steer clear of the region […]
When most people hear the name “Congo” they instinctively envision brutal civil wars, dense and impassable jungle and miles and miles of militia-controlled roadways. While these aspects of the Congos are very much a reality, there are still some options for independent travel throughout the region. In this article we’ll focus on The Republic of […]
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when we mention Africa? Usually, people would say safaris. And that’s right, Africa is a great place to tour around in and enjoy the many sights and sounds all over the place. Now, there’s a place in the west coast of Central Africa that has many interesting […]
Following the better part of two decades of intermittent civil and tribal warfare, in recent years Sierra Leone has emerged as a beacon of how amicable reconciliation can make a country both wealthier, happier and much more accessible for overseas visitors. Tourism has been one of the driving forces in making the country a template […]
If you enjoy travel then you should set your sights on a visit to Casablanca. This is the largest city within Morocco and it has long been one of the destinations for those truly adventurous individuals. This is a place that gained a great deal of notoriety when a 1942 Humphrey Bogart film used the […]
Ghana or ‘the Gold coast’ as many residents like to call it is a beautiful country in West Africa. Its capital city Accra has a huge population of about 2.2 million according to the last census. People keep migrating to this grand city to enjoy the luxurious services there are to offer. Accra is both […]
As an African American going to Africa for the first time, this trip was very meaningful to me. I really didn’t know what to expect, so I was very nervous and excited. The butterflies in my stomach must have been too. I kissed the ground when I got off the plane, as did some of […]
