Africa Articles (6 articles found)

I found myself ruminating on the bizarre notion that the Namib Desert, one of the driest and most arid landscapes on Earth, has the gall to call itself a desert. It's as if it's trying to make a point, like someone wearing a sign around their neck that says, "Yes, I am a cactus. " It is, without a doubt, a rather audacious claim for a desert to make.

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A Land of Mispronunciations It was in the armpit of a crowded minibús, hurtling through the Mozambican countryside, that I discovered the alluring charm of Tofo. Though one may be tempted to pronounce it "toe-foe," as if it were the protein-rich bean curd that fuels the bohemian denizens of Brooklyn, it is in fact pronounced "toff-oh," like a particularly posh British person saying goodbye.

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A Rhapsody in Bleak It's rather fitting, isn't it, that a place so desolate should be called the Skeleton Coast? Namibia's barren, windswept coastline certainly lives up to its name, an eerie landscape of shipwrecks, bleached whale bones, and a violent ocean forever trying to claw its way inland. To truly appreciate the magnitude of the desolation, one must venture into the heart of this desert wasteland, where the land stretches out like an interminable ocean of sand and the sky looms overhead like the ribcage of some gargantuan beast.

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A journey to an eluding utopia It began as a fever dream, an insistent whisper at the back of my mind that refused to relinquish its hold: I must venture into the heart of Lesotho's Semonkong to uncover its veiled allure. This remote paradise, nestled amongst the craggy peaks of the Maloti Mountains, has long eluded the grasp of mainstream travel - but, as is the nature of such things, that is precisely what piqued my interest.

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An Introduction to Djibouti When the call of the wild and the open road beckons, and the thirst for adventure gnaws at your soul, where better to quench it than the East African gem of Djibouti? Land of volcanic wonders, otherworldly landscapes, and a cornucopia of wildlife that would make Noah weep, Djibouti is a destination for those brave enough to tread where few tourists have trodden before. Travel Tips and Advice Before embarking on your Djiboutian sojourn, take heed of this sage advice, lest you find yourself lost in a sea of dromedaries and despair: Visa: Even the most intrepid traveler must adhere to the shackles of bureaucracy.

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Egypt, the land of ancient wonders, has always been mesmerizing for people all over the world. The country boasts of the greatest pyramids, pharaohs, and tombs, along with stunning beaches and luxurious resorts.

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