Healthcare Abroad in Namibia

Wondering about healthcare in Africa? Our editor is sharing her ups and downs with the Namibian healthcare system.

Videos, Southern Africa, adviceEditorMay 22, 2016Namibia, healthcare, Dental Care, PregnancyComment

How To Decide Which African Country To Visit First And How Much $$$ You'll Need

Which African country should I head to first and how much do I need to save for a visit or move? The editor shares advice and resources inside!

On Being Told, "You’re not African."

One of the most hurtful things anyone has ever said to me since I’ve lived on this continent was that I wasn’t African. It burned me, the African American, to the core.

African American With Career Across Africa Shares Life In Abuja, Nigeria

Christopher Johnson's exciting career has taken him across Africa and now to Abuja, Nigeria - an African continental life he dreamed of as a teen.

The Importance of Black Expat Voices in Africa

For far too long the perspectives of travel and expat life in Africa has been dominated by White voices. This must change.

Editor's Reflectionskaylan reidApril 26, 2016diaspora Comments

Diaspora Love: Overcoming the Challenges of Marrying into My Husband's African Tribe

As an African American about to marry into Namibia’s largest tribe and on their turf, wedding planning and local tradition had me feeling dazed and confused.

A Black Girl's Guide to Dealing with Bugs in Africa

Is a fear of bugs making you think twice about visiting the African continent? Let this black arachnophobic calm your worries!

advicekaylan reidApril 11, 2016bugs, courage, fears, insects, namibia, spiders, adjusting Comments

African American Expat Shares Her Future "Home" In The Namibian Bush

Ready to venture deep into rural Namibia? You're invited to tag along with our editor!

Videos, Southern Africa, Editor's ReflectionsEditorApril 7, 2016Namibia, Village Life, AncestorsComment

Moving to Ghana? African American Expat Says Nothing Should Stop You

"I don’t have to worry about the kids going down the street and possibly not returning due to the policeman. I see a slow increase in my children’s overall self-esteem from being among people who look like them."

West Africa, Interviewskaylan reidApril 4, 2016accra, african american, ghana, west africa, Popular Comments

Village Visits: 5 Realistic Expectations For Yourself

Spending time in a rural village for the first time is not for the faint of heart. But managing expectations of yourself can make your experience all the better!

advicekaylan reidMarch 21, 2016Village Life, namibia, culture, cultural adjustment Comments

How I REALLY Moved to Namibia

You asked for more details about how our editor moved to Namibia. And we're delivering! Get into her video reflection here.

Videos, Southern Africa, Editor's ReflectionsEditorMarch 11, 2016Namibia, MovingComment

Keep Calm! How Raising My Infant in Namibia Forced Me to Relax

American ideals of parenthood turned me into a ball of nerves as a first time parent. Yet, beautiful Namibia gave me no choice but to relax into motherhood on the African continent.

Misconceptions: Healing the Divide Within the African Diaspora

Let's dispel some of these common misconceptions that exist between continental Africans and African Americans.

Editor's Reflectionskaylan reidFebruary 26, 2016diaspora, stereotypes Comments

Doing Business In Morocco? How This African American Does It

"My first visit to Africa was 1974 in Dakar, Senegal. My first impression was stepping out of a Pan Am Airliner and I could smell the palm oil. It was like I had been there before."

North Africakaylan reidFebruary 21, 2016 Comments

Atlantic Oasis: African American Shares Life In Cabo Verde

Originally from New York, a vacation to Cape Verde turned into the trip of a lifetime!

Interviews, West Africakaylan reidNovember 28, 2015cape verde, marriage, teaching english, west africa, writing Comments

How to Find A Job in Africa

Wouldn't getting a job in Africa be LIT? Here's our advice on how to find a job in Africa. Stay tuned for our 2018 update on this topic!

Videos, adviceEditorNovember 22, 2015Namibia, Jobs, WorkComment

Unaffordable African Countries? Here's What It Costs To Live In Namibia

We get asked a lot about what it costs to live abroad in Namibia, where our editor lives. She's sharing everything she knows on Namibian housing and utilities costs here!

Advice From the Editor, Videos, Southern Africakaylan reidOctober 26, 2015Namibia, Cost of living, Housing, Rent, Real Estate, UtilitiesComment

#ThisIsUs: Watch This African American and Namibian Marry in Namibia

Diaspora love is a beautiful thing. Watch our editor's traditional wedding in rural northern Namibia.

Videos, Southern Africa, Editor's Reflectionskaylan reidOctober 5, 2015Namibia, Marriage, culture, TraditionComment

Healing Hands: African American In Tanzania Teaches Natural Medicine

"I totally fell in love with Tanzania and knew I wanted to stay and continue working here, but not really in my capacity as a volunteer and volunteer coordinator on the ground. I wanted to make a different impact and this is how my organization, Zuri Medicine, was born."

East Africakaylan reidJune 27, 2014

African American Entrepreneur in Kenya Shares Advice And Reflections On Life in Mombasa

"While the impression is that since its Africa, things must be cheap, the reality is very different. Life can be quite expensive and you have to plan accordingly."

East Africakaylan reidApril 14, 2014kenya, mombasaComment