Standing at the edge of the Congo River-the murky waters stretching out before me like an endless abyss-a thrill of excitement mixed with a dash of trepidation is stirred. The Democratic Republic of the...

Coming off the bus in Niamey, Niger’s capital city, the Sahara sun hit me like a ton of bricks. I had a backpack full of worn-out clothes and a wallet that was almost empty, but I knew I was in for...

Standing at the edge of the Sahara, the burning sun beating on my weathered backpack, the thrill of excitement and apprehension tumbled through my being. Chad is one of those very few countries which travelers...

Standing at the crumbling ruins of Leptis Magna, wind whipping at my hair into a maniacal frenzy, all I could feel was complete awe at the history that sat upon my shoulders. Libya, land often misunderstood...

As I stepped off the bus and onto the dusty streets of Khartoum, the scorching Sudanese sun beating down upon my skin, a thrill of excitement mixed with a dash of trepidation tumbled through my mind. Backpacking...

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,...