West Africa Archives - Helen in Wonderlust

Top 5 Cape Verde Islands to Explore & Things To Do

Cape Verde (also known as Cabo Verde) is one of those countries that truly changed my life. It’s a country comprised…

A few days ago, I had the pleasure of interviewing an extraordinary and inspiring woman named Dot Bekker. Born and…

It was August 2017. I was leading my first private tour in Kenya for two couples from the US. I…

Ever wondered what Rock My Adventure tours are really like? I’ve often tried to capture the spirit of Rock My…

Benin in West Africa is probably most famous for being the home of the Vodun or Vodou (more commonly known…

Sierra Leone had been a bucket list destination of mine for years before I finally got to visit in 2019…

So you’ve decided to take a trip to Africa! That’s awesome! Africa is the most incredible place on the planet…

Travelling in Sierra Leone (or as the locals call it, ‘Salone’) was an amazing experience. But what I found when…

“You’re going to Sierra Leone? Why you going there? They kill people there!” These were the exact words the lady…

Solo travel in Africa is an incredibly rewarding and awesome experience, but it’s always a bit daunting when you are…

Deciding what to pack for Africa, especially if you’re travelling long term, covering multiple countries with different dress codes, cultural…

I love to be out in nature and there’s nothing better than hiking to really benefit from the great outdoors,…

A couple of days ago, I turned 38. 38!!! Where on earth has the time gone? It doesn’t seem like…

“Should I travel solo in Africa or take a group tour?” This is probably one of the first things you’ll…

If you’re travelling to Africa, you may be required to get vaccinated against Yellow Fever, which is a disease that…

So you’re planning (or are thinking about) backpacking Africa! Yay! Well, you’ve come to the right place! A lot of…