Archive for ‘Africa’
How I Traveled the Middle East, Asia and Africa for Free as a Contracted Worker
By Colin Guest - (6)To get back on his feet financially and travel the world at the same time, Colin Guest explored employment with overseas contracts…
The Protests in Egypt and the Impact on Expats Living in Cairo
By Erin Owen - (2)if you want to freak out every expat living within your borders, turn off all mobile phone networks and cut off all Internet access…
Realities of Retiring to South Africa
By Carrie Davies - (8)South Africa conjures up many images in one’s mind – from roaming herds of elephant, to exotic cultures, music and a vibrant lifestyle…
My Cairo Kitchen: The Key to Successful Cooking Abroad
By Erin Owen - (1)First of all, welcome to my Cairo Kitchen! It is challenging enough to live a somewhat “normal” daily life in Egypt but now it’s time to…
Where Can You Find Affordable Retirement Real Estate Around the World? Part Three
By Susan Beverley - (5)The New York Times recently published a special report that looked specifically at the growing trend…
Get to Know Nairobi
By Greg Kruse - (3)East Africa is famous for big game safaris and beaches, but two of its most enjoyable attractions are not so well known…
There’s Something About Mozambique
By Carrie Davies - (4)Mozambique is increasingly becoming a ‘hot’ destination for tourism and investment. After a 20-year civil war the country has made remarkable…
Experience the South African countryside
By Maja Dezulovic - (10)Gauteng, the smallest and most densely populated province in South Africa, hosts a multitude of attractions for tourists and expats…
Botswana: Sustainable Development
By Peter de Bruin - (2)The story begins four years ago when brothers Alan, Gary and Rob Marneweck traveled through a pristine stretch of land in the Tuli block…
When God Slams a Car Door He Rolls Down a Window
By Chloe Malle - (0)Unusual for an African capital, Addis Ababa is fortuitously located at the heart of a region rich in both historical sites and natural beauty…
CO Way Out
By Richard Gill - (1)“There’s no easy way to tell you this, Richard, but Carine didn’t make it. I’m so sorry.” But there was no need for my mother to say it…
