Today, an astounding 50% of the world’s population can no longer see the stars because of pollution. But in many remote areas of Africa, you will be amazed by the thousands of points of light that fill the sky without interference from city lights or smog. As stars have influenced [...]
A pop-up restaurant on Mount Kilimanjaro? A burgeoning South Africa Food and Wine Festival? Three new Guinea-Conakry restaurants in New York City? Ethiopian Peaberry Coffee flogged at Trader Joe’s? These and many other events are indicators of the intense and growing interest in Africa’s culinary arts. Put on your bib [...]
Tired of staying within the four walls of a hotel? Africa.com has compiled a list of top five offbeat accommodation locations on the continent. Old Mac Daddy; SOUTH AFRICA There is nothing trashy about this trailer park. Set along a leafy mountain bike trail in a place called Elgin just outside [...]
To create power, the plug must match the outlet. An improper fit will at best do nothing and at worse cause unintended harm. The right fit; however, can create energy and light- yielding immeasurable results. The same is true for voluntourism. When a traveler visits a foreign country with the [...]
The mystical setting of a tree house you may have sought refuge in as a kid is now a trend-setting place you can escape to for a vacation. The wide variety of tree houses in Southern Africa offers travelers a real choice: from adventure in rustic surrounds, to romance among [...]
Dakar is Senegal’s capital, and the West African country’s largest city. Its strategic location as one of the regions’ main seaports means that it attracts a large number of business men and women. The westernmost point of Africa, Dakar has a population of over 1 million people, while its metropolitan areas [...]
Violently angry at my husband some time ago, I desperately googled “How to forgive.” Some of the suggestions were the same ones I have heard many times from preachers and smug, know-it-all lifestyle gurus. “Grow up; move on.” “Put the past in the past.” “Anger only poisons you…” and on [...]
Lagos is the commercial capital of Nigeria, and is a bustling, densely populated metropolis. Traveling across Lagos can be very challenging given the frenzied environment of the airport, inadequate infrastructure that doesn’t keep up with the current surge in business tourism, and quite importantly, the safety and security concerns one [...]
From the southern tip of Africa to the top of the Great Rift Valley, Southern Africa offers adventures beyond compare. For the outdoor enthusiast, there are landscapes of unparalleled beauty, ranging from magnificent beaches and waterfalls to dramatic dunes and plains. For the animal lover, the region is home to [...]
Foodies, pop champagne and take note. On March 7th, 2013, Africa.com launches its Restaurant Guide and names its nine Platinum-rated restaurants. Given the benefit to local tourism in South Africa, the announcement of the nine platinum restaurants is highly anticipated. Four of the restaurants are in the Western Cape, three [...]
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