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I always try to travel responsibly. Ethical travel is very important to me, but it’s not always easy to navigate around the issues of a country. Kenya and Tanzania are both poor nations, have endangered wildlife and vulnerable tribes. Its not always clear what is right and what is not. I did some research to […]
Africa isn’t the easiest place to find trustworthy accommodation. I know for a fact that the following places are great, because I’ve been there myself. Some I’ve found through lonely planet and some through the internet. Almost all of these places are wonderful for backpackers on a budget. Not super luxurious, but they all have something special. […]
Budgeting is one of the less fun aspects of traveling. It is however a necessary part of the process. I’ll tell you what I spend in 5 weeks in Kenya and Tanzania so you know what to expect. One might think that Africa is pretty cheap. Or at least they would if they’ve never looked at safari’s. […]
Would you like to do a wildlife volunteer project? I decided I would do it in my gap year. Turns out, choosing a project isn’t that easy. During my research I found many projects that looked amazing, but a lot of them didn’t feel right. Although selfishly I would have loved to cuddle with lions, […]
My first ever solo travel experience was a volunteering with wildlife in South Africa. Not a country many consider for their first time going solo, but they definitely should. It was the best decision I ever made. If you’re not great with kids (like me), but want to volunteer, this might be a good fit for […]