If you're looking for a cheap flight to Africa there are several ways to find one. The New York Times had an article recently on the subject and the main ... Read More

Swahili (or Kiswahili) is the most widely spoken language in sub-Saharan Africa. Over 70 million people speak Swahili although only about 1 million people consider it their mother tongue. If ... Read More

Movies set in Africa this past year have been getting a lot of press and recognition. While none of the subject matter will necessarily make you want to jump on ... Read More

April brings spring to northern Africa and fall to South Africa. The Egyptians celebrate the arrival of spring by "sniffing the breeze" and picnicking with their families. Easter is celebrated ... Read More

Tanzania is arguably the best safari destination in Africa. The incredible migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra can be witnessed in the Serengeti every year. The Ngorongoro crater ... Read More

New York Times columnist and Pulitzer Prize winner Nick Kristof, is offering one American student and one teacher the opportunity to win a free trip to Africa this summer. The ... Read More

A tout is a person who tries to sell you something (a good or a service) in an importune manner. When traveling to countries like Morocco and Egypt many tour ... Read More

It's time to plan your summer and if you volunteer in Africa, the experience will stay with you for a lifetime. Even a short-term volunteer project gives you the opportunity ... Read More

Podcasts covering travel in Africa are an incredibly useful tool for those planning a trip to the continent. I've recently been listening to podcasts (or travelcasts) about a safari in ... Read More

Ethiopia is becoming more and more popular as a tourist destination in Africa. Political stability in recent years has put Ethiopia back on the tourist map and more tour operators ... Read More