Category: Africa
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Country Nr 38 – Namibia – dead trees, desert adventures, and an inspiring story of peace
Country 38/196: Namibia Destinations: Windhoek, Solitaire, Sesriem, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, Henties Bay, Spitzkoppe There are no words to describe how much we loved Namibia. ♥ This stunning country offers everything: laid-back coastal towns, lovely beaches, immense biodiversity, super friendly people, the mind-blowing Namibian desert, tons of adventure, and countless romantic sights. ♥ To experience…
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Country Nr 37 – Gabon – rising temperatures in the capital of a forest-covered country
Country 37/196: Gabon Destination: Libreville We did a quick tour of Libreville, the capital of Gabon, which was actually no easy task, since it was 39°C, and the city turned out to be quite charming. 😉 Things to see and things to do Libreville is a modern, yet traditional African city. It offers some truly…
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Country Nr 36 – Equatorial Guinea – top sights on Bioko Island
Country 36/196: Equatorial Guinea Destinations: Malabo, Arena Blanca Equatorial Guinea consists of an island and a mainland region. We’ve decided to visit the island. Bioko is a cloudy tropical volcanic island south of the equator and it’s the site of the country’s capital – Malabo. We loved the island’s amazing lush nature, the colonial architecture,…
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Country Nr 35 – Republic of the Congo – Brazzaville, a lovely combination of the urban, the rural, and the African
Country 35/196: Congo Destination: Brazzaville Brazzaville is a beautiful, modern, peaceful, and rather clean city with ambitions to become an ecotourism destination. The city may be the perfect combination of the urban, the rural, and the African. We will forever remember Brazzaville as a city of beautiful sights and exceptionally friendly people. ♥ Things to…
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Country Nr 34 – Cameroon – a crowded African ‘mini-bus’ ride from Douala to Limbe
Country 34/196: Cameroon Destinations: Douala, Limbe We were staying in the country’s largest city – Douala, but since we’re kind of tired of staying in big cities, we decided to take a daily trip to Limbe – a charming coastal town with a relaxed vibe and many beautiful sights. It was a great experience! Besides,…
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Country Nr 33 – South Africa – a hike to Table Mountain, a visit to the penguins at Boulders Beach, and a beautiful city battling water scarcity
Country 33/196: South Africa Destination: Cape Town Fresh from Cape Town and totally in awe of the city. 🙂 It has everything – beautiful beaches, spectacular mountains, amazing wildlife, a laid-back atmosphere, impressive architecture, and many other breathtaking sights. 😉 ♥ Things to see and things to do Boulders Beach Boulders Beach is one of the…
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Country Nr 32 – Kenya – epic safari adventures and conservation efforts near Nairobi
Country 32/196: Kenya Destinations: Nairobi, Amboseli national park, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Giraffe Centre Hey guys! We have just had the best time in Kenya! This country is a paradise for animal lovers! 😉 ♥ Things to do and things to see We went on a safari at the breathtaking Amboseli national park with Back…
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Country Nr 31 – Rwanda – visiting Kigali, one of the cleanest and most peaceful cities in Africa
Country 31/196: Rwanda Destinations: Kigali We were afraid that we won’t be able to see why Rwanda is called ‘the land of thousand hills’ if we only visit its capital, but we were wrong. Kigali is one of the most diverse, green, clean, and beautiful cities we have ever been to and it sure has…
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Country Nr 30 – Uganda – exploring Kampala and relaxing at Lake Victoria
Country 30/196: Uganda Destinations: Kampala, Entebbe Due to the extremely popular gorilla tracking tours in Uganda, its lovely capital is often overlooked, which is a shame, since Kampala offers a lot of beautiful sites, including various tombs, parks, churches, and mosques. Besides, the lovely lakeside town of Entebbe is just an hour away from the capital.…