Broke backpacking is never for the faint of heart, and Algeria is not a touristy country. For the traveler willing to veer off the path, Algeria offers up some beautiful, rugged outdoors, very interesting...

Nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the Sahara Desert, Tunisia is a secret haven for budget travelers who like adventure. As a poor backpacker, I went on an unforgettable adventure through Tunisia,...

Tucked away in the heart of Southern Africa is Lesotho, a hidden traveler’s paradise few dare tread. This tiny mountain kingdom borders South Africa and Mozambique but is always eclipsed by these...

From the Atlantic to the Sahara, Mauritania is one of those West African countries that evokes curiosity for travel into the heart of many a traveler. With the combination of Arab, Berber, and African...

As I stepped off the bus in Lagos, Nigeria, the cacophony of horns, chatter, and wailing sirens enveloped me like a warm hug. With nothing but a backpack full of worn-out clothes, a shrinking bank account,...

As I stepped off the bus in Lusaka, Zambia, the humid air wrapped itself around me, and the cacophony of the city assaulted my ears. I had been traveling for months, and my wallet was starting to feel...

The Namibian earth, hot under my feet, as the bus spat me out at a nondescript stop-the sprawling unknown stretching in every direction, like some unfurled canvas. I had my backpack full of questionable...

The thing is that backpacking through Kenya isn’t usually thought of as being low budget. This land of such wonderful natural beauty, fantastic wildlife, and great culture seems unreachable for people...

The bus had dropped me off in Kampala, the vibrant capital city of Uganda, and I was both excited and a little uncertain. With a broke budget and a backpack full of dreams, I was about to embark on an...

Botswana, a country in Southern Africa, is a land of untamed wilderness, majestic wildlife, and breathtaking landscapes. Botswana has always seemed like one of those ultimate luxury destinations, way out...