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Black Solo Travel Tips and Tricks You Wish You Knew
Traveling solo is exciting, but it comes with challenges. As a black traveler, the experience can feel even more unique. I learned many lessons on the road, and I am sharing them here to help make your journey smoother. Understanding the Challenges Traveling means leaving your comfort zone. New places bring new surprises. Some are
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Cost of Food in Kenya: Current Prices for 10 Meals (From Someone Who Lives Here)
A typical meal in Kenya costs between KSh 100-300 (about $1.20-2.32) for street food like mandazi or roasted maize, and KSh 800-1,200 ($6-9) for a sit-down meal at a local restaurant, depending on the dish and location. I live in Kenya and track these prices regularly, so the numbers below reflect what you’ll actually pay
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Ecotourism in Africa: The Top 5 Destinations To Visit in 2024
Ecotourism in Africa means that your travels are leaving positive footprints as you traverse the globe. Africa is one of the best destinations for ecotourism due to the abundance of scenic landscapes, diverse wildlife, and rich cultures whose traditions are deeply rooted in sustainability. Ecotourism allows you to venture into Africa’s stunning wonderlands while at
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Lamu: The Island of Pure Magic
My first visit to Lamu was in 2015 with a group of friends on road. Since the experience was amazing, I had to go a second time. I took the trip with my friend Bessy and it was quite surreal since it was only the two of us with no pre-determined places to visit and
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10 Best Travel Tips for New and Seasoned Travelers
As you plan your travels, you want to be as informed as possible about your destination or traveling in general. This way you know what to expect and how to prepare for your trip. Here are some of the best tips from travelers who have spent at least a decade traveling all over the world.
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Traveling On A Budget: Is It Possible?
Budget traveling has been the new shiny thing everyone is talking about. There are many articles, blogs, and newspapers suggesting that you don’t need to have that much money to travel. How valid are these claims? Is budget traveling legit? How can you travel on a budget and what is a reasonable travel budget?