One of the highlights of my trip to Marrakech over Christmas was a day spent exploring the Atlas Mountains. This part of country is relatively easy to access from Marrakech on a guided tour – there are lots of tour operators that offer daytrips to the area. I traveled with my friend on this trip, and… Read More A Daytrip to the Atlas Mountains From Marrakech
I decided to visit Marrakech almost on a whim – I had a few days off work over Christmas, I wanted to go to a new country, and I wanted it to be warm. Marrakech had the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport on the dates I wanted (thanks to Skyscanner’s “everywhere” feature!), so off I… Read More How Much Does it Cost to Spend 1 Week in Marrakech?
Marrakech was my first trip to Morocco, and to North Africa. It’s a mesmerizing city, absolutely chaotic most of the time but with so much to explore. The food is amazing, and the history and culture is fascinating. I spent about one week in Marrakech, and saw loads of the city over that time! Here’s… Read More What to See and Do in Marrakech, Morocco
A trip to Africa can be one of the most amazing experiences. For a (white, privileged) Westerner like myself, it was eye-opening and definitely a big culture shock. If you find yourself planning a trip to southeastern Africa, a visit to Zambia is one you can’t miss! Before my trip (my first ever to the… Read More Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Zambia
Accommodation is one of the things that can make or break a trip. For me, staying at Jollyboys in Livingstone made a fantastic trip even better! If you’re looking for accommodation in Livingstone, this hostel has it all. Here is my full review! Location: The location was ideal for exploring both Livingstone and Victoria Falls.… Read More Hostel Review: Jollyboys Backpackers Lodge and Camp, Livingstone
Lusaka is the chaotic, bustling capital of Zambia, a land-locked country in southeastern Africa. As my first trip to any city on the African continent, Lusaka surprised, intrigued, and overwhelmed me all at the same time. I hope to travel more in Africa and see how it all compares! I don’t have very many pictures… Read More What To Do In The Zambian Capital, Lusaka
This has to be the best thing I’ve done on my travels to date: flying over Victoria Falls in a microlight. This was the first thing I did in Livingstone, so it was the first time I ever saw the falls—by flying over them! The flight starts by meeting your pilot and getting strapped in.… Read More Flying Over Victoria Falls in a Microlight
Victoria Falls, the largest waterfall in the world, lies on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it should be on the top of any “must-see” list in southeastern Africa! Victoria Falls’ original name is Mosi-oa-Tunya, which means “the smoke that thunders.” One trip and you’ll see why! There is so… Read More Victoria Falls: The Smoke That Thunders
Lake Kariba is the largest man-made lake in the world, and it forms the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. It is a perfect daytrip from Lusaka, the Zambian capital! The biggest attraction is undoubtedly the Kariba Dam, a hydroelectric dam which is the source of most of Zambia’s power. Lake Kariba and Siavonga, the town… Read More Visiting Lake Kariba and Siavonga: A Perfect Lusaka Daytrip
My visit to the Zambian capital, Lusaka, has been off to an incredible start. Zambia is the first country on the African continent I have ever visited—everything is so different from what I’m used to. Wondering what it’s like in Lusaka? Here’s an insight into what I’ve been experiencing the last few days! These are… Read More 5 Things You Should Know About Lusaka, Zambia