There are a slew of synonyms for the word scam: bunko, con, trick, swindle, flimflam, kite, ramp, grift, fraud, shakedown, trick, twist, hustle, sting. And with this
In the 18th century, as European explorers reached Eastern Africa, they translated “Mzungu” to mean “came around” or “wanderer” in KiSwahili. It commonly refers to
I could have gotten sucked into Zanzibar. It has my happy color blue Indian Ocean, friendly people, lively vibe and lots of activity. I only
All buses depart at 6:00 am in East Africa. I never found one that left at noon or 8 pm, always 6 am sharp. It
I found an article listing Lake Natron as one of the most colorful places in the world, a salt and soda lake in the Arusha
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Let me start by saying: Always double and triple check all your personal information when booking flights. I was in Milan, Italy trying to check
I boarded the local bus in Salzburg, Austria heading outside the city to my Couchsurfing host’s home. I was not sure of my stop and asked
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Have you wrestled to commit to a travel decision because you were drowning in too many choices? Left procrastinating and hastily patching together a last-minute
The flight is booked, deposits paid, and now your emotions are all over the place, making you second-guess if this whole solo travel thing is
Life in Charleston, South Carolina Charleston, South Carolina, not only nurtured my love for cooking but also elevated it from a passion to a profession.