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Where is Fogo Island, again?

Where is Fogo Island, again?

A scattered group of tiny islands off the East Atlantic, Cape Verde is one of those countries that draws you like a magnet. The allure of a diverse set of landscapes, the music and the culture, and just the difficulty of traveling there can’t be resisted for too long. I was already in Senegal, and there weren’t a whole lot of countries that were open during the pandemic- which led to me to Cape Verde. I hopped on a direct…

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Discovering Zimbabwe’s Eastern Highlands

Discovering Zimbabwe’s Eastern Highlands

I knew so little about Zimbabwe before heading there that I was both nervous and excited about discovering the country. Most travel narratives around Zimbabwe often revolve around Victoria falls, the hotspot for tourism here. Or the currency inflation challenges that the country continues to face. But there is so much more to Zimbabwe. I wanted to dig a little deeper. I had vaguely heard about the Eastern Highlands along the Zimbabwe-Mozambique border, and it got me intrigued. My couchsurfing…

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Climbing Mt. Bisoke in Rwanda

Climbing Mt. Bisoke in Rwanda

I had heard really good things about Rwanda – from breathtaking volcanic landscapes, to being one of the cleanest and safest African countries. Of all the places I had traveled to during the Covid pandemic, Rwanda surprised me the most with it’s really well thought out, logical and completely digitized approach to PCR testing for arriving tourists. It was heartening to see how quickly the nation has come together to recover from its troubled past and build a national identity….

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Stunning Sipi falls in Elgon National Park, Uganda

Stunning Sipi falls in Elgon National Park, Uganda

Uganda will enthrall you with all its beauty, lure you into exploring beyond what you had perhaps planned. Nothing can possibly prepare you for all the beauty you will encounter – from snow-capped Rwenzori mountains to the placid waters of Lake Bunyoni, the silence of Bwindi national park and the exciting wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Perhaps the most surprising find for me was the gorgeous, multi-tiered Sipi waterfall in Elgon National Park – close to the Kenyan border…

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Best hike in Cape Town: Lion’s Head

Best hike in Cape Town: Lion’s Head

Cape Town is one of the most stunning cities that I have been to. Close to some amazing hiking and national parks, there is plenty to do even for a month long visit. One of my favorite things to do is to go for a sunset hike to Lion’s head. At 2000 ft. + elevation, Lion’s Head has dramatic views overlooking the city of Cape Town. Not a walk in the park But it is definitely not a walk in…

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