Where The Sun Sets: On A Decade Lived In South Africa

“One of the greatest things that South Africa specifically gave me, was a sense of no longer being in the minority.”

Namibian Village Life: My Morning Routine! | African American Expat

Our Editor-In-Chief lives abroad in Namibia. Here's a peek at her morning routine when she visits her Namibian in-laws in their rural village!

Finding Schools and Childcare Abroad in Namibia

Parents, this one is especially for you! Our editor reflects on the challenges of finding quality day care. She also shares her son's experience starting school!

Videos, Southern Africa, Editor's ReflectionsEditorFebruary 21, 2018Namibia, School, Daycare, Challenges, Parenting, Motherhood Comments

Weekend Life In Namibia

Hang out with our editor as she shares her weekends in small town Namibia!

Southern Africa, Videos, Editor's ReflectionsEditorAugust 3, 2017Namibia, Culture, Family, Parenting, Marriage Comment

7 Cultural Festivals You Don't Want To Miss In Mozambique

Mozambique is so much more than her balmy beaches and serene lakes. Read on to discover seven cultural festivals you don’t want to miss in Mozambique. (Photo: Evenfh/Shutterstock.com)

Being A Black American Mother In Namibia

Our editor gets personal about the challenges that come with being an African American mother in Namibia.

Videos, Southern Africa, Editor's ReflectionsEditorJuly 27, 2017Namibia, Motherhood, parentingComment

Married Life And Lessons Learned During My Move To South Africa

Living in your spouse's home country isn't always easy. Jessica reflects on her time living in South Africa and the lessons she learned.

What I Wish I Knew Before Teaching Abroad In Namibia, Africa

There's so much I didn’t know beforehand about teaching abroad in Namibia. Some of it is uncomfortable to acknowledge. Here’s what I wish I’d known.

Southern Africa, advicekaylan reidMay 7, 2017Teaching, Namibia, Volunteering, Education Comments

Life As A Black American In Africa Is No Utopia

I often hear African Americans talk of moving "back to Africa". I listen to their romantic expectations. But I know continental life is no utopia.

Expat In Africa: What I Learned While Visiting My Husband’s Village

I had a challenging Christmas and New Years in my in-laws' Namibian village. But it ended up being a blessing in disguise. Here's how it went down.

African Travels: We LOVED Namibia’s Popa Falls And Why You Will Too

Sail with the hippos and adorn your Namibian tourism with a visit to northeast Namibia's Popa Falls Resort.

Southern Africa, Editor's Reflections, Travelskaylan reidJanuary 8, 2017Namibia, Hotels Comments

African Americans Chat Life Abroad in Namibia

Our editor chats life abroad in Namibia with a former African American expat. From socializing to immigration, this is a convo you DON'T want to miss.

Videos, Southern Africa, InterviewsEditorJanuary 7, 2017Namibia, Herero Tribe, Immigration, SocializingComment

Ouch! That Time We Had Wisdom Teeth Removed in Namibia

Our editor just had three wisdom teeth removed in Namibia. Brace yourself for her experience!

Videos, Southern Africa, Editor's ReflectionsEditorNovember 9, 2016Dental Care, healthcare, NamibiaComment

Turn Up the Heat: How Living in Africa Taught Me How to Cook

For the cooking impaired, a move to Africa could do you wonders!

Editor's Reflections, Southern Africakaylan reidNovember 1, 2016adjusting, advice, back to africa, food Comments

8 Culturally Infused Ways to See Namibia and Support Black Business

Planning a trip to Namibia? Here's how you can support local black business and experience all the rich culture this southern African nation has to offer.