Dear travel lovers, most of us have already come into contact with border crossings and yet each border crossing is again a new experience. I have crossed many borders on foot and still every border is a new challenge and different. Also I had to wait already 5 hours at the border between South Africa and Mozambique, was ignored by border officials, my actually cross-border coach left without me and I had to take a local transport behind the border. Once I was on strike and did not leave the Tanzania border building coming from Malawi until…

I get off the bus that has just taken me 5 hours through the south of Uganda. Where am I exactly? Ishaka is the name of the place. And as is so often the case in Africa, almost every inhabitant is probably on the street. I hear again the word “Mzungu”…

Our planet is facing unprecedented environmental challenges: melting ice caps, shrinking rainforests, and depleting biodiversity, to name a few. Traditional forms of tourism can exacerbate these problems. Think about the emissions from frequent flights, the waste generated by massive hotel chains, or the strain of over-tourism on delicate ecosystems. Sustainable travel…

The appeal of travel lies not only in discovering new landscapes, but also in immersing oneself in different cultures, cuisines and customs. To be sure, digital payments are possible in more and more places. However, in many countries and places it is still necessary to carry cash with you. Because to really immerse yourself in the country, you still can’t get around using the local currency…

In the hectic world of travel, whether you’re exploring a new city or wandering through a remote village, the need for instant cash is ubiquitous. Because travelers often rely on their credit cards, the convenience of withdrawing cash from an ATM is unparalleled. But that convenience also carries the risk of fraud, especially if you’re in unfamiliar territory…