Eritrea has managed to escape me on several trips. On my first trip to the area during the Horn of Africa tour, I planned to visit Eritrea after passing through Sudan. I applied in Djibouti, where the Embassy explained that they weren’t even getting replies from their own country. I wanted to try again in … Continue reading Onward to Eritrea
A review of Kairaba Beach Hotel in Kololi, The Gambia from the adventure Wandering West Africa. Highlights Central location in tourist hotspot and on the beach Friendly staff Well kept pool and garden area Fun to interact with cheeky monkeys during breakfast Background Located on the coast of The Gambia in West Africa, with a … Continue reading Experience: Kairaba Beach Hotel, The Gambia
On my recent trip through Western Africa, by far the most challenging aspect of the travel was dealing with the bureaucracy of each nation’s immigration and trying to secure a visa for onward travel. Some of the hardest countries to get visas from including Angola, Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, and Democratic Republic of Congo are located … Continue reading 15 Tips for Getting Visas in Africa
Starting the Horn of Africa Tour with a layover in Zurich. My first stop on the Horn of Africa tour was a long layover in Zurich. I visited Switzerland when I was younger and a day tour an ideal way to refresh my memory and allow me to pick up a missing tourist shirt. The … Continue reading Day Layover in Zurich
Planning a very last minute trip to the Horn of Africa to visit Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea, Sudan, and South Sudan. After an intense summer in Italy, Malta, and Iceland, I had a brief week back in the US before deciding on taking a last minute journey. My friend Chris will partially joining me for … Continue reading Horn of Africa Tour