Welcome to Helen in Wonderlust!
Hi, I’m Helen!
I love to travel all over the world, but Africa has my heart. I started exploring the continent as a backpacker in 2009, and now I travel as a bit of a flashpacker with an adventurous spirit, blending comfort with authentic, hands-on experiences.
Through this blog and my small-group tour company, Rock My Adventure, I help travellers experience Africa in a fun, safe, ethical, and unforgettable way – from epic safaris and stunning landscapes to local culture, hidden gems, and authentic everyday life.
Africa Blog Posts
This is Africa #1: Shit Happens
Where to Find the Best Nairobi Nightlife – Bars, Clubs & Places to Party
Where to Eat in Nairobi: My Favourite Restaurants, Cafes & Street Food Spots
Help Us Build a School in the Turtle Islands, Sierra Leone and Transform Lives
Things to Know Before You Visit Ghana
From Africa, With Love – Postcards from Botswana
The Best Things to Do in Madagascar
The Best Time to Visit Madagascar
The Best Things to Do in Rwanda
Where to Stay in Chobe National Park, Botswana
The Ultimate Guide to a Chobe National Park Safari
Southern Tanzania & Mafia Island Group Trip (26 October – 10 November 2025)
Come to Africa With Me & Rock My Adventure – Africa Group Tours
Experience adventurous, authentic Africa on a small-group journey designed for curious, open-minded travellers.
Rock My Adventure group tours are perfect for solo travellers, couples, and small groups who want to explore Africa together – beyond the usual routes and away from the crowds. Our highly personalised trips blend immersive cultural experiences, thrilling safaris, bucket-list moments, and everyday local life, all shared with a fun, friendly group.
Travel off the beaten path, connect with local communities, and experience Africa in a way that feels real, meaningful, and unforgettable – while making memories (and friendships) that last long after the trip ends.
Out of Africa Blog Posts
New Orleans to Nashville – An Epic Southern USA Road Trip Itinerary
Hiking Loughrigg Fell in the Lake District
My 5-Day Southern Iceland Itinerary & Budget
What to Wear in Iceland (My Complete Packing List for Summer & Winter)
Norfolk Broads Boat Hire: 10 Things to Know Before You Go
Cruising on the Norfolk Broads: Potter Heigham to Coltishall Itinerary
Fleetwith Pike & the Buttermere Infinity Pool
24 Beautiful Places to Visit in the Lake District
Glasthomebury Ideas: How to Recreate Glastonbury Festival at Home
15 Places to Visit & Things to Do in North Devon, England
Roadtripping the Outer Hebrides – Itinerary & Things To Do
30 Things To Know Before You Drive Scotland’s NC500
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Helen x
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