Egypt is far more than pyramids and pharaohs. This in-depth piece explores the country’s stark contrasts –from the shimmering façade of the New Capital to the unseen lives of Cairo’s Garbage City and City of the Dead– inviting you to look beyond the postcards and into the truth of everyday Egypt
Shadows of Egypt: from the New Capital to Cairo’s Garbage City and City of the Dead Read More »
Volunteering in Africa, a turmoil of white saviorism, orphanage tourism, aid dependency, and a safari, created by ‘voluntourists’ with the best intentions, but zero understanding of international development and aid. Let’s dive deeper into a reality that no one wants to see: the dark side of volunteering in Africa
Volunteering in Africa: White Saviorism, Orphanage Tourism, Aid Dependency, and a Safari Read More »
All aboard a voyage and an adventure all packed into a train across Tanzania. Well, two. The Central Line and Tazara Railways will take me through over 2000 km, from Dar es Salaam to Mbeya, and from Kigoma to Dar es Salaam in two of Africa’s last true great railway journeys, in the kind of storytelling that will take you there as you read
Train Across Tanzania: Crossing the Country (Twice) by Railway Read More »
Living with the Masai in the Tanzanian bush is not for the faint-hearted, but it’s an amazing window into Masai culture. During my days with the Masai I learnt about their worldview, the gender roles, the upbringing of the children, their initiation into adulthood, blood drinking, and much more. Join me through this tale into a fascinating tribal world
A Glance into Masai Culture: Living With the Masai in the Bush in Tanzania Read More »
Conservation is deeply rooted in colonialism, with decisions being made without accounting the worldview of the indigenous peoples that have inhabited and protected the land from millennia. Since the focus is on tourism in Serengeti instead than in the wildlife and the environment, we need to fill the void and take action to make our visit more sustainable, while learning about the situation to push towards decolonizing conservation
Reflections From the Serengeti: The Masai, Sustainability and Decolonizing Conservation Read More »
No matter how long you’ll spend in the country, here’s all the info you need to plan what to see and do in Egypt, with an overview of the main destinations to get your own custom-made Egyptian itinerary, covering from the classics to the off the beaten path: the main cities, the oases, the Red Sea, and the Sinai Peninsula
Egyptian Itinerary: What to See and Do in Egypt Read More »
From obtaining a visa to booking a train ticket, this Egypt travel guide will go through all the practicalities you need to know to navigate the country safely and comfortably, whether you’re an independent traveler, a backpacker, or a solo female traveler
Egypt Travel Guide: Tips and Insights Read More »
Morocco can be as challenging as it is rewarding: a guaranteed sensory overload. In this unfiltered guide I’ll show you the good, the bad and the ugly of this chaotic city full of contrasts. Let’s experience the magic of its Medina, get lost in the souks, wonder at the architecture of the palaces, madrasas, and mosques, try the delicious local food, and drink mint tea –tons of it!
Visit Marrakesh: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Read More »