Africa Travel Blog

Burundi is a landlocked country right in the middle of East Africa. Around this small nation probably the size of Maryland in the US are bigger countries like Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Rwanda. However small this country is, it still never fails to amaze visitors and locals alike with its abundance of […]

Very little is known about several countries in Africa, even to avid travelers. Throughout my research, there have been more than a few instances when I get stumped by the lack of information or resources available to the public about certain countries. One of these countries is Niger. Yes, the country right beside Nigeria which

If you hear about Africa, one of the countries that will probably come to your mind instantly in Nigeria. After all, it is considered the most populous and richest country within the continent, thanks to its petroleum industry. However, beneath the glitz and glamour of a highly urbanized life and Nollywood (the African version of

The Central African Republic is a landlocked country in Central Africa with Chad, Congo, Cameroon, South Sudan and Rwanda as its bordering countries. And just like a lot of countries within the continent, CAR isn’t a typical destination for travelers seeking adventure or wanting to discover new territory. Even upon checking, there doesn’t seem to

You have probably heard about different places in the world almost sharing the same names. For example, there’s Bedford in England and the USA. There is also a town called Paris in Texas, a strikingly similar name to the famous City of Love. Tons of places in the world are also named after saints like