Author: The Travelling Sloth
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Overlanding Mozambique: Complete Road Trip Guide & Itinerary
Mozambique isn’t usually the first place people think of when planning an overland trip through Africa… but I reckon should be on the list, at least! If you’re dreaming of an adventurous road trip off well maintained tarred roads, overlanding through Mozambique might just be the place for you. We were so pleasantly surprised by…
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Exploring Lesotho: An Overland Travel Guide
Winding dirt roads, cold nights, and mountain passes that make your stomach flip… overlanding Lesotho is wild in all the right ways! We crossed into the country at Van Rooyens Gate and zigzagged across dramatic landscapes, overnighting in Malealea, Ramabanta, and Katse Dam before tackling the legendary Sani Pass just ahead of a cold front….
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Gap Year Diaries: Week 1 Recap of Travelling the World
Let’s be real… leaving my corporate engineering job for a year of travel was a nerve-wrecking leap into the unknown. But so far? No regrets. We kicked off our African adventure right in the Heart of Africa *Burundi* before starting our 4 day tour to visit the primates of Rwanda-Uganda. From the Royal Drummers of…
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Travel Tips for the Curious: Exploring Burundi, the Heart of Africa
BURUNDI. 98% of the people we told had no idea where this tiny nation was on the map. Well, that was if they knew it was a country! It is understandable. Burundi is a landlocked country nestled in the heart of Africa. It is often overlooked by its neighbours – Tanzania and Rwanda… and overshadowed…
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Chimpanzee Habituation Experience (CHEX) in Kibale National Park, Uganda
I am assuming you have landed here because you want to have an once-in-a-lifetime animal encounter or maybe curious about Chimpanzee Habituation. Have you ever watched Chimp Empire on Netflix and wondered what it would be like to experience that for yourself? Did you know it was filmed in Kibale National Park, Uganda? It’s also…
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The Budget Breakdown: Backpacking Tbilisi, Georgia
Recently, I found myself in the Caucasus Region again, this time exploring Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi. I have just left my corporate job and while I am scheduled to leave on my main adventure in April, I’ve decided to go on a little side quest to Georgia. And let me tell you, this city is vibrant!…
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Gyumri, Armenia: Embrace the Unknown on Your Travels
Now, you must be reading that title and wonder – where on earth is Gyumri, Armenia? Honestly, if you had asked me a week ago to point it out, I would not have been able to. Of my recent adventures, this probably has to be one of my favorite side quests. This is a story…
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Camping Essentials: Gear up for an Unforgettable Adventure
One of the best times of year is here… being outdoors and in nature! Have you gotten your camping essentials ready so you can hit the open roads at a moments notice? Whether you’re headed out on a long term road trip or planning a short weekend getaway in the wilderness, having the right gear…