Africa Travel Articles

 
King Kong Comes to Life: (Very) Close Encounters with a Silverback in Rwanda’s Parc National des Volcans
King Kong Comes to Life: (Very) Close Encounters with a Silverback in Rwanda’s Parc National des Volcans In their quest to get close to mountain gorillas in Rwanda, Robin and Pierre Devaux got a lot closer than they anticipated.
The Africa/Middle East Smackdown
The Africa/Middle East Smackdown The Indie Travel Takedown tournament continues with the Africa and Middle East region. Adam Seper breaks down the match-ups in round 1, and your votes will send the winner to the Final Four.
Diverse Namibia: Three Ways to Give Back to a Country That Has Plenty to Offer
Diverse Namibia: Three Ways to Give Back to a Country That Has Plenty to Offer The newly-minted African country of Namibia may still be cutting its safari teeth, but that is just what we like about it. Besides booking your next great adventure, here are three ways to give back to a country that has plenty to give in return.
How to Deal With Street Harassment in Foreign Countries
How to Deal With Street Harassment in Foreign Countries For all the women who must tirelessly deal with street harassment, here are eight ways that those living or traveling abroad can deal with unwelcome attention in the street.
Make Meaningful Connections (and More Indie Travel Values We Love)
Make Meaningful Connections (and More Indie Travel Values We Love) At BootsnAll, our core values guide everything we do, including the articles we publish. We think these values not only fit the company brilliantly, they speak to many of the things we love about travel, too. Here are some of the best articles we've published in the last year that showcase one (or more) of these core values.
10 Perfect Gifts For Travelers (And The World They Love To Explore)
10 Perfect Gifts For Travelers (And The World They Love To Explore) Have a traveler on your holiday shopping list? Instead of buying them something that will take up space in their backpack, why not help them stock an Afghan library with books, or provide someone with 20 years of clean water? Here, Susan Shain lists ten charitable gifts perfect for your favorite traveler this holiday season.  
The Female Gladiators of Obudu, Nigeria
The Female Gladiators of Obudu, Nigeria As a Canadian volunteer, Karen Shaw spent one year in West Africa's oil capital - Nigeria. Friends and family dubbed her as brave and strong, but in the misty rainforest in southeastern Nigeria, it's the female farmers of Obudu that prove to be the real heroes.
Surfing Spots in Capetown
Surfing Spots in Capetown Cape Town has been one of the hottest tourist destinations of today and many people are dying to come over and have a glimpse of its wonderful and natural beauty. Nikko Marasigan could help you get the best adventure in extreme water sports by providing you some of the best surf spots in Capetown City that every out-going adventurers should know about.
Saving Kenya’s Black Rhinos
Saving Kenya’s Black Rhinos For an "on-the-ground" wildlife experience, Dawn Kane recommends the Earthwatch tour "Saving Kenya's Black Rhinos" in Kenya.
The Girl’s Guide to Traveling Solo in Muslim Countries
The Girl’s Guide to Traveling Solo in Muslim Countries Many brave female travelers shy away from travel in Muslim or Arab-influenced countries because of the intimidating travel advice and horror stories in guide books and the internet. Stephanie Pelser tells you why you should go and gives tips on how to have a harassment-free trip.