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See Why Thanda Island Was Just Voted The Best Luxury Private Island In The World
A shark fin shaped triangle of sand surrounded by coral reefs in the Shungimbili Island Marine Reserve, Thanda Island is the world’s only...
Nov 22, 20225 min read


Black Panther 2: How Wakanda’s Architecture Was Inspired By Real Locations
Watch architectural expert Sam Williams explain how African architecture inspired the Black Panther franchise By Katie Schultz When Black...
Nov 16, 20222 min read


How to do Kenya Differently in 2023
With living museums, private galleries and art classes, this is the year to discover the country's creative safari rather than the Big...
Nov 13, 20224 min read


4 African Cultural Traditions Travelers Can Participate In
From beauty pageants for men to the mask craftsmen of the DRC, here are four African cultural traditions that have withstood the test of...
Nov 9, 20225 min read


Nine Must-See Queer History Hotspots in Africa
Certain African countries haven’t always been hospitable to members of the LGBTQ+ community, but here are some vetted spots not to be...
Oct 18, 20224 min read


10 of the Most Underrated Vacation Destinations in Africa
Africa has a wealth of underrated destinations spread across its 54 countries, and the continent offers so much more beyond your typical...
Oct 16, 20225 min read


Is Algeria the next great travel destination in Africa?
Ancient fortified towns, Roman ruins, and Sahara sands make Africa’s largest country an undiscovered tourism giant hiding in plain sight....
Oct 9, 20225 min read


10 Lesser Known African Countries That Are Worth Visiting
These lesser-known countries come with their unique cultures, landscape, food, and attractions that most travelers may not have...
Oct 6, 20224 min read


Biggest Myths About Traveling to Africa
"I have visited 8 African countries thus far and can say without a doubt that many myths about traveling throughout Africa are pretty...
Oct 3, 20222 min read


5 African Countries With The Best Quality Of Life
What are the African countries with the best quality of life? One most recent research has answered this question, presenting 5 African...
Sep 12, 20221 min read


A Local’s Guide to South Africa
Photographer Trevor Stuurman on the art you can’t skip in Johannesburg and beyond By Isabella Sullivan On a mission to change the vision...
Aug 31, 20222 min read


The sporting star took an epic journey across Namibia, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania
The sporting star took an epic journey across Namibia, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania All photos: Instagram / lewishamilton By Selina Denman...
Aug 18, 20225 min read


How South Africa’s First Black African Free-Diving Instructor Spends a Day in Cape Town
Unsurprisingly, Zandile Ndhlovu—who is also the founder of the Black Mermaid Foundation—likes to hang out by the water. By Melanie Van Z...
Aug 9, 20223 min read


Lee Litumbe’s Coffee Table Book Collection Immerses Her in African Creativity
Steeped in travel and photography, the cultural curator finds endless inspiration in their pages By J. Nailah Avery Who? When travel...
Aug 1, 20223 min read


This Is What Makes Senegal One Of The Best Destinations In West Africa
Often called the 'smiling coast of Africa,' West Africa is a unique region with Senegal being one of its best destinations - here's why....
Jul 9, 20224 min read


Travel Content Creator Dev Walker Shares Her Favorite Places To Visit
Dakar’s reputation as a regional fashion hub has persuaded brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Hugo Boss to expand to the capital of the West...
Jun 20, 20223 min read


Fast Track to a Modern Senegal
Renowned Senegalese architect Fatiya Diene Mazza, who is founder of the firm ID+EA, has been instrumental in refreshing the...
Jun 12, 20222 min read


10 Times African Influencer Spirited Pursuit Made Us Fall In Love With Senegal
African influencer Spirited Pursuit or Lee Litumbe and her fashionable, West-African chic vibes, has made us fall in love with countries...
Apr 21, 20222 min read


How To Spend A Perfect Sunday on Gorée Island, Senegal
Île de Gorée or Gorée island has been an island destination known for its heart, its slowness and its history. Many of your faves have...
Mar 20, 20222 min read


Tented love: how Senegal created a spectacular new African architecture
After independence in 1960, the country cast off western influences and forged a new African style full of triangular forms,...
Jan 13, 20226 min read
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