The Pilot Who ExploresDiscover Africa through the eyes of a pilot-traveler. From Ethiopia’s highlands to Liberia’s coast and Morocco’s deserts, these firsthand guides combine real routes, logistics, and practical tips for exploring Africa safely, smoothly, and authentically.
I didn’t know exactly what I was chasing when I set out from Abidjan with a backpack, a loosely penciled route, and a healthy dose of curiosity. The plan—if you could call it that—was to make my way overland from Côte d’Ivoire across Liberia, and eventually to Sierra Leone. I had already previously traveled overland […]
South Sudan has been in the news often the last decade, and for good reason. Between a civil war, genocide, and mass corruption, there’s been a lot of bad stuff to talk about. If you’re thinking about traveling to South Sudan, you may be wondering if it’s safe – or even possible. Last year, a […]
When I first embarked on a trip to Ethiopia, I didn’t know what to expect. I was enthralled by the idea of visiting this historic and fascinating corner of the world, but concerned with how little I knew and how difficult it is to find information about Ethiopia. Is Ethiopia safe to visit? Where should […]
Corrupt and complicated, complex and challenging, West Africa is often discarded as an unworthy travel destination. But in reality, it’s one of the world’s last true hidden gems and a treasure for those willing to give it a chance. From the epic baobab-laden, culturally rich, “land of Teranga” (Senegal) down to the islands of the […]
When I embarked on a journey to the small, remote Cape (Cabo) Verde islands in the middle of the Atlantic, I did not know what to expect. Would the islands, because of their deep importance with the Atlantic slave trade routes, remind me of my travels across Senegal? Or instead, would they remind me of […]
Boasting beautiful white-sand beaches, delicious Portuguese food, and a vibrant culture, the island of Sal is a magical place to visit. In fact, it was one of my favorites on my epic week-long adventure exploring Cabo Verde. Yet, Sal is sometimes mischaracterized as just a place for pale Brits to lay by the beach and […]
To say I was flabbergasted by Eritrea would be an understatement. With the exceptionally little amount of information available online, I truly had no expectations. But spending a week exploring Eritrea quickly became one of my all-time favorite trips. Because of the lack of information available, this was actually one of the trips I was […]
Mauritania Airlines is an airline I did not expect I would ever fly. But it’s one I’m very glad I did. When the opportunity lined up perfectly to hop on a Mauritania Airlines Embraer E175 in business class, I jumped on it. The fare ended up being cheaper and quicker than competing Royal Air Maroc […]
Before embarking on our absolutely epic 2-week adventure by car across Madagascar, we had a lot of questions. Most of the information we could find online was quite outdated or missing crucial details. But we ended up learning so much in just two weeks, things we wish we had known before going. Many aspects of […]