A Continent That Keeps Calling Me Back
Although Africa is my favourite continent, I have only recently started exploring it. I hope that changes soon, because the more time I spend here, the more I realise how much there is still to discover.
What draws me to Africa is its sense of space and possibility. Vast landscapes, wildlife, mountains, deserts, tropical islands, and vibrant cities create experiences that often feel larger than life. Every journey brings something unexpected, whether it is a breathtaking view, a meaningful conversation, or a place that challenges everything you thought you knew.
My connection with Africa began long before my first trip. As a child, I was fascinated by its wildlife, landscapes, and stories. Years later, Tanzania become the place where that childhood dream finally came true.
My African journey is only beginning, and perhaps that is exactly why it feels so exciting. There are still countless places I dream of visiting, stories waiting to be heard, and adventures yet to unfold.
If you’d like to follow along, start with my stories from Tanzania, where my African adventure began.
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Climbing Kilimanjaro: Living in the Shadow of Africa’s Highest Mountain
Reading Time: 20 minutesThe Stories Waiting Ahead The Adventure Begins Two nervous climbers, ten team members, and one final gear check before there is no turning back. Into the Rainforest Monkeys, marked trails, and the dangerous early conclusion that climbing Kili is easy. Above the Clouds The trees disappear, the city sinks beneath the clouds,…
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Essaouira Travel Guide: A City of Wind, Music, and Stories
Reading Time: 9 minutesThe Stories Waiting Ahead Windy TownWhere Atlantic winds shape the city’s beaches, watersports, and relaxed way of life. Blue & White MedinaThe stories behind Essaouira’s calming blue streets, where tradition and the Atlantic meet. Tuareg CompassA silver pendant that carries centuries of Saharan nomadic history. Harbor CityBlue fishing boats, a lively fish…
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Notes from Marrakesh
Reading Time: 26 minutesThe Stories Waiting Ahead Djemaa el-Fna The beating heart of Marrakesh, where storytellers, musicians, and food stalls keep centuries-old traditions alive. Riads Hidden courtyards, peaceful gardens, and a window into traditional Moroccan architecture. Moroccan Mint Tea More than a drink—an invitation to connect and experience Moroccan hospitality. Windows into Marrakesh’s Jewish Past…
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Arusha Travel Guide: What This Tanzanian City Taught Me
Reading Time: 19 minutesThe Stories Waiting Ahead Chasing a Childhood Dream in TanzaniaA childhood dream, years in the making, and the moment I finally set foot in Tanzania for the first time. Arusha – At the Foot of Mount MeruWhere is Arusha, what is it known for, and what can you expect when arriving in…