The Bawaki Beach Resort: How a Dream in Sinai Kicked off a Magical Tourism Niche In the 1980s, Ahmed Adil Wahby came across a beautiful piece of land on the Sinai Peninsula, near the Red Sea in Nuweiba, and decided to build a beach resort that still welcomes visitors to this day. news July 10, 2025
Africans are Paying Huge Costs for Rejected Visa Applications Tens of millions of dollars were lost to visa fees in 2024, as cynicism continues to fuel a higher rejection rate for Africans compared to the rest of the world. news June 2, 2025
How This Nigerian Woman Is Crossing Africa on a Motorcycle: One Border, One Story at a Time From Ibadan to Dakar, Ebaide Udoh is chasing a world record on two wheels — and showing what’s possible for African women along the way. news May 6, 2025
What It's Like To ... Be A Travel Creator from The Gambia Ibrahim Gano documents his travels without the gloss and pomp of typical travel vlogging, all from a Gambian perspective. arts culture April 9, 2025
President Donald Trump, Here's What You Need to Know About Lesotho The American president claimed “nobody has ever heard of” the Southern African country. Here’s a list to help him get up to speed. news March 5, 2025
This All-Women Creative Retreat Immerses You in Moroccan Artistry and the Safety of Sisterhood In the spirit of Ramadan, and coinciding with women’s month, founder Sally Ghaly is offering one scholarship to a deserving creative woman who would like to join the experience but may not be able to afford it right now. news March 5, 2025
What It’s Like To… Build a Travel Community for Women and Queer Travelers in Africa Through her boutique travel agency, The Travelling Wakili, this Kenyan travel enthusiast is redefining travel for women and queer explorers in Africa. news February 12, 2025
What It’s Like To…Be a BBQ Pitmaster in Kenya As Kenya's "Grill King," George Kariithi turned casual cookouts into sold-out BBQ events, inspiring a new wave of Kenyan pitmasters. arts culture January 22, 2025
How to Holiday in North Africa This December Mild and sunny December days are the perfect companion to exploring the Sahara’s oases and cities. arts culture December 16, 2024
How to Holiday in Southern Africa this December From guided culinary tours to safari experiences, and even the likelihood of encountering snow, we’ve got you covered. news December 13, 2024
The Ultimate Guide to December in West Africa This holiday guide offers an array of events, festivals, pop-ups and activities that represent what it means to spend December in West Africa. news December 12, 2024
The Ultimate Guide to December in East Africa As locals unwind and the diaspora returns, East Africa buzzes with energy. Here’s your guide to beaches, wildlife and city escapes this holiday season. news December 11, 2024
Amidst an Economic Crisis, is Detty December Going to be Different This Year? The state of the economy in popular end-of-year celebration locations like Ghana and Nigeria has affected the scale of events, pushing people to focus on smaller, more intimate gatherings. arts culture December 4, 2024
Nine Things Tayo Aina Says You Should Know About Traveling Across the Continent Right Now Travel filmmaker Tayo Aina shares his top tips and insights for exploring Africa, from must-visit destinations to breaking free from generic travel experiences. travel December 4, 2024
Only Four African Countries Are Offering Visa-Free Entrance to All Africans The majority of intra-Africa travel requires a visa, underlining the hassle for Africans to travel within the continent. news November 27, 2024
Where to Summer in North Africa North Africa’s Mediterranean coastline is bustling with ancient port cities, a blend of cultures, and dreamlike beaches. arts culture August 23, 2024
Your Guide to the 10 Best Places For Remote Work in Nairobi OkayAfricareaders have spoken: Nairobi is a top destination for remote work on the continent. And these are the best places in the city to work from. arts culture July 31, 2024
Pelumi Nubi Just Drove Solo From London to Lagos and She’s Already Planning Her Next Trip The British Nigerian travel content creator arrived in Lagos over the weekend, making her the first Black woman to drive from London to Lagos on her own. culture April 8, 2024
Kenya’s “Visa-Free” Policy is Technically Still a Visa Less than two weeks into the East African country’s "visa-free" policy, travelers are finding the experience more complicated than expected. kenya January 9, 2024
Why Nigerians Are Still Flocking to Universities in the U.K. Despite the numerous challenges they face, including unfavorable immigration laws and rising tuition costs, Nigerians make up one of the largest demographics of international students in the U.K. news November 3, 2023
UAE Bans Travelers From 20 African Countries The Middle Eastern country announced the development earlier this month. news October 27, 2022
