A journey from Here to There in Ngor, Dakar
Poignant moments on a hike to dinner through the dusky, flooded streets of Dakar
Adventure
Some sunsets just mean more
Challenges prime the mind for beauty. Transport mafia, a mysterious scout, and grim alpine weather in the Ethiopian Simiens made this sunset one of the best ever.
Dallol and Drole: Wonders of the Danakil Depression
Which is more bizarre: the diversity of nature or the personalities of tourists?
A Sahelian Oga Encounter
A chance meeting with Northern Nigerian leaders during restless days in Zaria, Kaduna
Fixing a computer in Dakar: The 5 stages of grief
An impossible quest through four different levels of computer-repair professionalism takes me through the full range of human emotion
Finding My Way in Gondar
Guest Post: Mallika Sobti tells the story of having her wallet stolen in Gondar, Ethiopia, and surviving and thriving nonetheless.
Chasing the Lagos Hustle
Between a night out at a Victoria Island club and a desperate airport adventure, I experience the beautiful intensity of Africa’s biggest city
Banjul and back: A mad dash to The Gambia
23 hours on the road for 30 hours in Gambia was absolutely worth it to see this fascinating, unique slice of the world
Drums in the Desert Night
A bone-shatteringly loud night in the crumbling grandeur of St. Louis, Senegal
A conversation with farmers in Kaduna
Sometimes, we’re lucky enough to get a view into the dreams of people from another world