Africa: Articles, Programs, Blogs, Travel Resources

The start of menarche signals the exciting transition to womanhood. But for girls in Central Africa, it can also mark a new period of isolation and fear.
Tips for reflecting on your role as a traveller in developing countries.
September 14, 2015

Commuting Nairobi Style

Matatus, boda bodas and a whole lot of crazy; dealing with local transport in Kenya.
How to bargain for the best deals at Kenya's Toi Market.
August 3, 2015

In All Fairness

When it comes to tipping guides and porters, crunching the numbers may not give you the right answer.
Cora discovers that a love of learning doesn't always start in the classroom.
A journalism student explains why she's spending her summer in Africa.
Scoring funding to complete your dream journalism project is easier than you think.
Enough time to recognize it's prickly and complex; not enough time to fully understand it. A short-term volunteer sizes up her placement in Rwanda.
One volunteer shares tips for interacting with Muslim women while volunteering in Tanzania.
April 27, 2015

Uneasy Rider

In Tanzania, public transit has its own set of rules. 
What happens when the reality of your overseas placement doesn't meet expectations?
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