Spending the holidays abroad can be a lonely experience. It can also be an interesting way to learn about a different culture’s traditions and celebrations. Last year I spent my first holiday season abroad. I lived in Tijuana through Halloween, Dia de los Muertos, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. In this article, I’ll talk about …
While living in Tijuana for the past year, I have used Uber extensively. In fact, for a few months while living in Zona Rio, I took an Uber between my apartment and the border round trip 5 days per week. In this guide, I explain how to stay safe and avoid scams while using Uber …
I arrived in Nairobi exhausted after a multi-day bus journey from Ethiopia. Originally, I only intended to stay for a few days before heading to the coast to relax. My plans quickly changed as I ended up absolutely falling in love with the city. This article is designed to be part travel guide and part …
Africa is a travel destination that can be as cheap or expensive as you want it to be. If you’re willing to take local transport, eat local foods, and camp, Africa is one of the cheapest places on the planet. After all, millions of people survive on the continent on less than $1 per day. …
Many companies sell two day, one night tours to Sipi Falls from Kampala for about $100. The trip can easily be done independently for less than half of that price including food, accommodation, and transportation. This guide explains how to visit Sipi Falls from Kampala. It outlines minibus transportation, where to stay, and how to …
African visas can be a bit tricky. They’re expensive, policies change often, and some require extensive paperwork to obtain. To add to that, visa policies often aren’t completely clear. You may read one thing online then the embassy tells you something completely different. This Africa visa guide outlines the process of researching and obtaining visas. …
Winter is one season that you either love or you hate. Some travelers embrace the cold and head for the mountains. Other travelers want nothing to do with the snow and head south for the winter. This list divides the best winter travel destinations into two categories: warm-weather destinations and cold-weather destinations. Hopefully, it helps …
Many of us have a kind of love-hate relationship with winter. Between the holidays and the cold weather, the season presents a number of challenges for travelers. In this guide, I outline some of the most important winter travel tips to help you stay warm, enjoy the holidays, and save money. The tips in this …
A safari is one travel experience that’s on almost every traveler’s bucket list. Many people have the idea that a safari costs thousands of dollars and has to be a luxury experience. This is not the case. You can go on a safari on a backpacker’s budget. This guide explains, step-by-step, how to go on …
Traveling from Lilongwe, Malawi to Lusaka, Zambia by bus is pretty straightforward. One bus takes you all the way. No transfers are required. This guide walks you through buying tickets, pricing, bus times, the border crossing, and more. Buying Bus Tickets on Devil’s Street in Lilongwe This bus does fill up occasionally so you’ll want …