How my new year started with a tear gas attack in...
All of a sudden there was chaos. I found myself running over Khartoum's famous Africa road with a hint of panic. 'Where were the...
Preparing for Kenya: the best Kenyan music!
Bunch of Backpackers selected the best Kenyan music to get you in the mood for your trip to magical Kenya! And if you're not...
A modest guide to a surf camp in Taghazout, Morocco
Taghazout, Morocco - "How's the swell?" someone asks. I'm in Taghazout, one of the premier surf towns in Morocco. After gaining some surf experience...
Nile River Explorers Jinja – BoB vs. the Nile in Uganda
I felt water coming inside my lungs. I couldn’t breathe. Above me there was a large black shape. Our boat, I realized later. I...
How to prepare for your Danakil Depression tour in Ethiopia?
“Welcome to Danakil Depression, the most inhospitable place in the world.” With these joyful words Guide Fish started our Danakil Depression adventure in Ethiopia....
Money Matters: How much does it cost to backpack Uganda and...
What budget do you need for your Uganda and Rwanda trip? During my recent short Rwanda and Uganda backpacking trip, I kept track of all...
Update on how to get your Sudan visa in Aswan, Egypt:...
Read here all about how to get your Sudan visa in Aswan based on my experience as a Dutch passport holder in December 2017.
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What to do in Khartoum, Sudan?
What to do in Khartoum - "Ok, one more day..." I was thinking to myself after my second day in Khartoum. However, somehow I...
Review: Overlanding with Nomad Tours Africa – Best of Namibia
About my Nomad Tours Africa - Best of Namibia adventure!
During my backpacking trip in Southern Africa, I heard from fellow backpackers that independent travel in...