Africa – World of Toto

Three Countries, Two Wet Shirts, and One Amazing Photo

A “casual” trip to Zimbabwe, they said. It’ll be relaxing, they said. Fast forward 48 hours, and I am standing on a bridge over the Zambezi River, sweating, ready to jump!
Spoiler alert: There is no such thing as a “casual” trip to Southern Africa. But if you embrace the chaos, the red dust permanently embedding itself into your socks, and the fact that wildlife always has the right of way, it is an absolute blast.
Here is how my little border-hopping adventure across Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Botswana went down.

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A Final Flavor of Morocco: Why Fes Surprised Me

Fes was the final stop of the journey, selected mainly for its convenient airport. The city’s expansive medina, Fes el Bali, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and stood out as the most beautiful one the author encountered in Morocco. As the cultural and spiritual heart of the country, it offers a unique and vibrant atmosphere. A major culinary highlight during the visit was the tagine, with the meatball and goat cheese variety being a personal favorite. Ultimately, Fes provided a beautiful and fitting conclusion to the Moroccan adventure.

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Sand, some sand, and some more sand

From racing dune buggies to witnessing the clearest Milky Way imaginable, the Sahara is a world of its own. Unlike the rocky Atacama, Merzouga is an ocean of sand. The camel ride was overrated, but the star-filled nights were absolutely unforgettable—I still have a stiff neck from looking up!

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Red Lights Are Just Suggestions: Surviving a Moroccan Road Trip

In Tangier, I took on my next adventure: renting a car to drive in Moroccan traffic. In general, the roads and the number of petrol stations are very good. But the traffic sometimes drove me crazy! A red light is never really a red light; sometimes it just means “whoever gets there first.” Also, the …

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The coastline: Casablanca, Rabat and Tangier

From the disappointment of Casablanca to the elegance of Rabat: my train journey up the Moroccan coast was full of surprises. While Casablanca offered only the stunning Hassan II Mosque, Rabat felt like home, and Tangier brought luxury and San Francisco vibes. A perfect mix of history, architecture, and ocean views.

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Confessions of a “Walking Wallet”: Surviving Marrakesh

In Marrakesh, tourists are often viewed as “walking wallets.” I share honest tips on surviving the chaotic Medina and avoiding common scams (that definitely didn’t happen to me!). Plus, I rank my top three sights—from ruins to masterpieces—and take a day trip to the famous filming locations of Aït Benhaddou.

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A Little Island Called Zanzibar

After my Christmas stay in Kenya, I journeyed to the island of Zanzibar. Many people mistakenly believe it’s a separate country, but it’s actually part of Tanzania. A short 40-minute flight from Mombasa brought me to Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar.

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Racism mars daily life despite appealing beaches

I recently spent time in warm East Africa, visiting a friend and exploring Kenya, primarily Mombasa. I walked on beautiful beaches, I saw an amazing historical city, but I also experienced racism I thought I would never experience.

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Living on Mauritius – Part 2

Welcome back to my story about living on Mauritius. Before continuing my life in Grand Baie, here are more facts about my favorite topic: food. Very little gets produced on Mauritius, so everything must be shipped to the island. This makes it really expensive. A bottle of Belgian beer is around 7 Dollars, or a …

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Living on Mauritius – Part 1

I had the chance to stay four weeks on Mauritius, a unique experience in a fantastic country, nevertheless, with some downsides I have to explain 🙂 I lived for 1 1/2 weeks in Flic en Flac, in the northwestern part of the island, and the rest at Grand Baie, the northeastern region.But let’s start from …