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Safety in South Africa
South Africa has some of the world's highest violent crime rates. Crime is a problem everywhere in this country but any vigilant traveler can be safe by following the basic precautions such as not walking...Read full tip...
Safety in Cote d'Ivoire
Contact your embassy or consult other travelers first before going to Cote D'Ivoire. There is always political unrest and violence in this country especially in the northern regions. . Read full tip...
Be careful of rebels and bandits
Be careful of rebels and bandits as tourists are regularly kidnapped in northern Ethiopia. Do not travel to the remote northeast Afar region, and generally to the north of the country, beyond the city...Read full tip...
Do not practice unprotected sex in Tanzania
Don't believe that there's low HIV/AIDS in Tanzania. HIV/AIDS is still an epidemic in Africa. The figures are deceiving! So as a general rule, especially when traveling to Africa, practice protected sex...Read full tip...
Have some immunizations before your trip
Before going to Tanzania, be sure to have complete immunizations, specially against malaria, yellow fever, high fever, and cholera as these are rampant in the land! It's better to get your vaccine in...Read full tip...
What to eat and drink
Be super careful when buying cheap or street food as gastrointestinal diseases are common in Tanzania. Do not eat raw food unless you can peel off its skin or clean it with water before eating. Eat only...Read full tip...
Safari Adventure
Poisounous snakes are quite common in Africa, during safaris and eco-volunteering try to avoid deserted areas especially at night. If you go hikking or walking in nature, wear boots and long trousers...Read full tip...
Egypt Customs and Tradition to Pay Attention To
Egypt is by-and-large a Muslim country and public display of intimacy such as kissing and fondling is frowned upon. Women are asked to dress conservatively. In souks like those in Luxor Bazaar...Read full tip...
Felucca Ride
Like the gondola ride in Italy, a visit to Egypt is seen to be incomplete without riding a felucca (an ancient broad sailed boat) especially to honeymooners and couples who just want to get away from...Read full tip...
Egyptian Shopkeepers
Women without companion in Egypt is vulnerable to sexual harassment so before deciding to go solo for a trip urge a friend or a boyfriend to accompany you. Also be careful when visiting the market places...Read full tip...
Visiting Mosques in Egypt
Other than the Pyramids in Giza and the felucca ride on the Nile river, visiting mosque is also a popular activity in Egypt. Most of the major mosques are open to the public (Mosque-Madrassa of...Read full tip...
Travel Essentials
If you are making your trip to Egypt, be sure to bring your luggage with wheels and leave the heavy items at home. Also, don't forget your camera (it doesn’t have to be the latest SLR, a point-and-shoot...Read full tip...
Fake Maasai
Visitors are often fooled by few Mombasa locals who dress like Maasai and sell souvenirs to foreign travelers. The real Maasai are a semi-nomadic ethnic group and take residence near the game parks of...Read full tip...
Malaria Strain in Kenya
Like any other areas in Africa, there is also a risk of catching malaria when you travel in Kenya. There was a time when the highlands (The Great Rift Valley) used to be a low-risk area, but then always...Read full tip...