Africa
Gorilla Trekking in Uganda: Everything You Want to Know
Blinking at the dark ceiling above me, I reached for my phone. It’s 4am – an hour and a half before my alarm was set to go off, but I knew I wasn’t going to get back to sleep. After ten days exploring Rwanda and Uganda, the time had finally come. Today was our gorilla…
How to Spend One Day in Casablanca, Morocco
Casablanca was one of the cities that people told me not to bother with when I was planning my trip to Morocco. Of course, it’s also where I found the cheapest flight to. So, of course, I booked the cheapest flight and planned on just spending one day in Casablanca before moving on to a…
What to Wear in Morocco: A Morocco Packing List for Women
Figuring out what to wear in Morocco was something I stressed out about a lot before I left. I scoured Instagram for inspiration but found everything from outfits with full sleeves and long pant legs to shorts and tank tops and instagram-worthy dresses. Obviously, that didn’t help much. Thankfully, I’d already been to Egypt and…
How to Make the Most out of 2 Days in Fes, Morocco
Fez is the oldest city in Morocco and an absolute must see. With the largest tannery in Africa and a sprawling Medina packed with over 9700 streets, it’s definitely worth exploring for a couple of days. But what should you see and do? Where should you stay? And what should you be aware of? Here…
The Perfect 3 Day Sahara Desert Tour in Morocco
Disclaimer: My 3 Day Sahara Desert tour in Morocco was sponsored by Get Your Guide. All opinions are my own. I gazed out at the sea of golden sand dunes spread in front of me, stretching further than I could see. The ‘Arabian Nights’ song from Aladdin circled through my head as I watched the sun…
Morocco’s Blue City: Is Chefchaoeun Actually Worth Visiting?
If you’ve done any research or know anything about Morocco, no doubt you’ve come across the beautiful blue coloured city Chefchaouen. Located in the northern part of the country, this small city has become the darling of photographers and influencers alike. But, despite the fact that it is beautiful, is it actually worth visiting?…
Why a Nile Cruise is the Best Way to Explore Ancient Egypt
When I was in the planning stages of my trip to Egypt, a Nile cruise wasn’t on my radar. I was planning a DIY 2 Week Egypt Vacation on a budget and, in my head, a cruise wasn’t going to fit into that budget. Yet as I researched hotels in Aswan and Luxor, the best…
2 Perfect Weeks in Egypt: Planning Your own Egypt Vacation
If Egypt isn’t on your must-see list then you, my friend, are crazy. Seriously though, because my Egypt vacation was amazing; it was of the coolest travel experiences I’ve ever had and I would say that Egypt is now one of my favourite places (take a peek at my quick video below showing the highlights…
The Best Things to do in Dahab, Egypt: A Bohemian Diver’s Paradise
When it comes to travel in Egypt we tend to think of the ancient history. The pyramids and the temples. Mummies and Nile cruises. Among the enchanting ruins is a splattering of chaos, especially when it comes to Cairo. Bazaars and souks will have vendors calling after you for your business as other locals promise…
What to Wear in Egypt: Packing Tips for Female Travellers
Planning on what to wear in Egypt was not easy. In fact, after I got over the initial excitement of booking the trip, the proper dress code was something I spent a long time worrying about. I scoured the internet for helpful tips and advice, but to be honest it just left me even more…
3 Days in Victoria Falls: Game Drives, River Cruises, Waterfalls and More!
Known as one of the World’s Seven Natural Wonders, Victoria Falls is a bucket-list destination for many travellers. The Falls follow the Zambezi River and span across two countries, Zimbabwe and Zambia. I was lucky enough to spend a week exploring the area around the falls but I know most people don’t usually have that…
Beach Boys & Dolphin Chasing: My Honest Thoughts of Zanzibar as A Female Traveller
Located off the coastline of Tanzania, Zanzibar is considered to be an island paradise that attracts travellers around the world, especially in conjunction with a mainland safari, which is exactly how I visited. After 10 days in Kenya, I hopped on a short (and relatively inexpensive) one-hour flight to Zanzibar ready for a fun few…
What to Pack for An African Safari? My Take After 5 Weeks in Africa
What to pack for an African Safari? I can’t tell you how many times I searched those terms in the months leading up to my big Africa trip that would take me across 6 countries. I searched on Google and YouTube, on Instagram and Tiktok. I searched by country. I searched specifically for women. I…
Backpacking Through Morocco as a Woman: My Most Difficult Travel Experience Yet
Morocco was somewhere that I’ve been eyeing for a while but, as much as I hated to admit it, it was not somewhere I wanted to go alone. Like several other countries in the world, Morocco comes with a reputation, especially for female travellers. From sexual assault and harassment, unwanted physical contact and violence, I…
Is Egypt Safe? My Experience Travelling Through Egypt
I glance at myself in the mirror, critically eyeing my outfit. A flowy green top with a high neck and a light white sweater; no cleavage, no shoulders. My pants are also loose; a dark blue elephant style pant that are so popular in Southeast Asia. They don’t hug my curves and my knees are…