Africa
Travel destinations in Africa
Visiting genocide memorials in Rwanda
In this post I share my experience of visiting genocide memorials in Rwanda. It includes descriptions of the Kigali Genocide Memorial and the Nyamata and Kibuye churches. At the bottom…
Meeting Himba and visiting Epupa Falls
Why a trip to the far North of Nambia is totally worth it Epupa Falls is a natural wonder that has taken me by surprise, perhaps because all of the…
Front row hippo views: why the Caprivi Strip is more than a stop-over between Namibia & Botswana
Planning to go to Namibia or Botswana? Lucky you! Many travellers combine both destinations and since there are only a couple of border crossings, chances are high that you will…
Desert-dwelling elephant safari
Namibia’s remote Damaraland is home to the desert-dwelling elephant. The herds of the world’s largest land mammalsthat live here in the Namib desert, have adapted to life in this harsh…
Exploring the Babile camel market and Valley of Marvels
A visit to the Valley of Marvels and the Babile Camel Market can easily be combined in a day trip from Harar. Be amazed at the sounds, colours and smells…
One day in Gondar: a perfect itinerary
These are my sightseeing tips about how to spend a day in Gondar, a beautiful and interesting city in northern Ethiopia. Make the most of your day with this itinerary.
Feeding hyenas in Harar: no laughing matter
What do you do when you own a travel website called Say Yes To New Adventures and someone asks you if you feel like hand-feeding hyenas? Rhetorical question :-)
Hiking in Lalibela: experiencing Ethiopia’s mountain life
If you are visiting Lalibela I highly recommend taking an extra two days to hike in the highlands to see magnificient panoramas and the local way of life.
Our Danakil Depression tour in Ethiopia: earth’s extremes
The Danakil Depression: a region so surreal that you’ll wonder if you are actually still on Planet Earth. It is also known as Gateway to Hell, so come prepared.
Walking safari: tracking rhino, chimps and other animals on foot in Uganda
Uganda has various options for tracking wildlife on foot. We did a walking safari to find rhinos, and we tracked a band of chimpanzees in the jungle.
Tracking gorillas in Bwindi, Uganda
Eye to eye with gentle giants: seeing wild gorillas in Uganda is an experience like no other. Read this travel story about my unforgettable encounter in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Driving through the Animal Kingdom known as Kruger National Park, South Africa
The sun creates a soft glow over the misty savannah. The early morning mystique feels otherworldly and increases our feverish excitement. As we are entering a kingdom in which men…
