When it comes to backpacking, Africa has a bad reputation. Stereotypes have led people to view the continent as unsafe and difficult to navigate – which is hardly the case. While Africa may be rough around the edges, Helen proves that it is easily manageable for the intrepid traveler!
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10 Best Places to Travel on a Budget
Travel doesn’t have to be expensive. The world is full of affordable destinations, and it doesn’t require much effort to find them. No matter what continent, there are always places you can visit on a budget — even countries we think of as expensive are quite budget-friendly if you know certain tips and tricks.
El Salvador Travel Guide
El Salvador is the smallest and most densely populated country in Central America. Somewhat bypassed on the tourist trail (it’s tucked away from the main route people take through Central America), this country is filled with natural beauty, forests, beaches, and even the opportunity to view some archaeological sites. While the country has had a […]
How to Travel Around Africa
Last update: 7/8/22 | July 8th, 2022 Africa is a massive continent known for its exotic animal encounters, dramatic landscapes, world-class beaches, and rich cultural traditions that vary from region to region. It’s a continent few explore in-depth (there are 54 countries here after all), yet one that always seems to captivate anyone who visits. […]
The Grass is Never Greener
Updated: 12/04/19 | December 4th, 2019 As I lay on a beach of the island of Ko Lipe in Thailand, my Kiwi friend Paul turned to me and asked nonchalantly, “Backgammon?” “Of course,” I replied. “What else is there to do?” We’d play for hours before heading to our favorite restaurant in the “town center.” […]
Interview with Panama Writer, William Friar
An interview is from Moon Guidebook author William Friar. Author of their Panama guidebook (and three other books about Panama), he shares his insights on growing up in this rapidly developing country and what he thinks is in store in the future.
32 Random Facts About Me
Updated: 07/8/20 | July 8th, 2020 Back in 2011, I wrote this post featuring some personal facts about my life. It was a window into non-travel me. Well, that was a loooooong time ago. Life changes. People change. Since a lot has happened in the last nine years (professionally and personally), I wanted to update […]
Why Don’t More People Travel Long-Term?
Last Updated: 7/13/2023 | July 13th, 2023 As travel blogging, remote work, and social media “influencing” have become more mainstream, more and more people have started to travel the world (and become semi-permanent nomads). There are far more people going off on long trips today than when I started traveling only a little over a […]
10 Destinations Under $50 A Day
Updated: 4/2/24 | April 2nd, 2024 We all want to travel more. A vacation, career break, gap year trip — while our travel desires and destinations might be different, everybody wants to travel more. But no matter what kind of trip you want to take, chances are you are going to encounter one of the […]
The 12 Best Things to Do in South Africa
Last Updated: 3/6/24 | March 6th, 2024 South Africa is famous for its stunning landscapes, incredible wildlife, award-winning wineries, beautiful beaches, and lively and cosmopolitan cities. I’ve been to the country twice and always leave wanting more. There’s something deeply special about this place. Stretching over 2,800 kilometers (1,700 miles) and home to 59 million […]
10 Epic Films to Inspire You to Visit Africa
Posted: 9/26/17 | September 26th, 2017 In this guest post, Natasha and Cameron from The World Pursuit, who spent a year driving around the continent, share their favorite films about Africa. (I’ve seen some of them. They are really good!!) For us, learning about where you are in the world is an essential part of traveling. […]
6 Women Who Conquered Personal Mountains to Travel the World
Any woman can be a solo traveler provided she is willing to take the plunge and head out the door. The women in this post illustrate that very point: that any woman, from any walk of life, can make solo female travel work for them. It won’t always be easy, so let these women serve as your travel inspiration!