While I was living and working in Morocco, I spontaneously booked tickets to Addis Ababa, determined to explore sub-Saharan Africa more. In my two weeks trouncing around Ethiopia with little…
Local Tips for Traveling to Africa for an Epic Vacation
The vast continent of Africa is so massive, it is larger than the United States, China, and Brazil combined. There are 54 countries (and, no, not one of them is…
5 Lessons I Learned Returning to Nigeria From the US
Choosing to return to your family’s homeland offers as many enlightening moments as it does challenging ones. Itoro Bassey shares her experience returning to Nigeria to offer you insight. I’ve…
Visit Arusha, Tanzania, and Support These 17 Women-Owned Businesses
Plan a trip to Arusha, Tanzania, with the help of local resident Ree Pashley. She highlights a plethora of women-owned businesses in Arusha that you can support during your trip….
Weaving to Peace: The History Behind Rwanda’s Iconic Peace Basket
When driving down one of Rwanda’s mountain roads, winding through terraced green valleys, I would often see Rwandese women walking gracefully with lidded baskets atop their heads. These iconic baskets…
Meet the Journalist Leading Socially Responsible Trips in Africa
Jacky Habib is a freelance journalist and founder of New Lens Travel, a social enterprise fostering connections between tourists and local storytellers in Africa. Get her tips for travelers and…
Meet the Women Leading Morocco’s Artisanship and Culinary Scene
This post is in partnership with Experience Morocco, a tour company highlighting unique, authentic Moroccan culture for visitors. After a fantastic conversation during Wanderful’s Virtual Meetings Day, we knew we…
On Labels and Identity in South Africa
Traveling helps us learn about ourselves and our home countries, as much as it teaches us about other places and people. Miranda Moure explores racial identity across borders through her…
Visiting a Mosque Embarrassed Me, but Not for the Reason You Might Think
I step into Sultan Ahmet Mosque, head covered, shirt sleeves and pant legs the required length for my gender, just one more tourist visiting the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, and…
I Found Home in a Small Fishing Village in Southern Africa. You Might Too.
It is funny how you can find a piece of home even when you’re so far away. If there’s one thing I learned from my 250-day, 20-country travel sabbatical in…
Traveling to Senegal as a US-Born Black Woman Changed My Life, and My Hair
I step off the plane and sun caresses my hair; I feel at home. It’s a month after my summer in Korea and I’ve just made my first trip to…
The Best City You’ve Never Heard of That’s Two Hours from Paris
If you’re like me, you’re always looking for ways to maximize your adventures by looping in every last stop on any trip you take. Wanderful women want the most bang…
West Africa on a Shoestring: What to Expect from a Budget Hotel
Sometimes you just don’t know what you’ll get! Image by Flickr user John Stavely. I’ve stayed in hotels all across Togo, in addition to making shorter trips to Burkina Faso,…
Budget Safari in West Africa: Journey to Pendjari National Park
The author en route to the heart of Pendjai. Image by Mark Hanss. This March I took time off from volunteering in Togo to visit Pendjari National Park in neighboring…
A Unique Cure for Homesickness: What DON’T You Miss About Home?
Some things are better where you are! Image from Pixabay. I’m not ashamed to confess it: I’m homesick. After living in West Africa for 20 months, the feeling has come…