West Africa Archives - Helen in Wonderlust

Help Us Build a School in the Turtle Islands, Sierra Leone and Transform Lives

We’re raising money to build a school in the remote Turtle Islands of Sierra Leone – can you help us raise the funds before the rainy season starts?

Planning to visit Ghana? Here are my top travel tips for visiting this incredible West African coubntry!

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…

Traveling in Sierra Leone (or ‘Salone,’ as the locals lovingly call it) is an unforgettable adventure. When I first started…

“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…