AFRICA | Life with Janet

5 Reasons Morocco Should Be Your Next Trip

Last April I had the . Throughout my trip I visited Casablanca, Marrakech, Ouarzazate, and the Sahara Desert. We scaled the Atlas Mountains by teetering bus…

Natotela Umunandi – Travelling Somewhere Truly Foreign

When looking to study abroad, look beyond the typical destinations. Natotela umunandi means “Thank you, friend” in Bemba, the language of northeast Zambia. I learned this phrase in a futile…

How To Get The Most Out of 5 Days In Marrakech

1. Learn some Arabic or French! While many people in Marrakech know English, it wouldn’t kill you to learn a little before you go. Americans don’t have the greatest reputations abroad…

5 Mouth Watering Places to Eat in Cape Town for Vegetarians

Authentic and meat-free South African options in Cape Town If you didn’t gain weight after your trip to South Africa, then you didn’t eat at the right places. The food is full…

Top 5 Less Obvious Things to do in Cape Town

Five things you will love to do in Cape Town (that aren’t a safari) for any lover of local life, adrenaline junkie or adventurous world traveler! Many students and travelers come…