Want To Move To Africa And Be Your Own Boss? You Need This Book

Do you dream of being an entrepreneur in Africa? Ready to brainstorm profitable business ideas? Start with this book to begin building your empire.

advicekaylan reidFebruary 6, 2017entrepreneurship, business, books, advice favorite Comments

African American Educator On Life, Love, And Repatriation Work In Ghana

Divine intervention. That’s how Mississippi born Akosua Boateng says her life abroad in Ghana unfolded.

Interviews, West Africakaylan reidJanuary 30, 2017 Comments

Expat In Africa: What I Learned While Visiting My Husband’s Village

I had a challenging Christmas and New Years in my in-laws' Namibian village. But it ended up being a blessing in disguise. Here's how it went down.

African Travels: We LOVED Namibia’s Popa Falls And Why You Will Too

Sail with the hippos and adorn your Namibian tourism with a visit to northeast Namibia's Popa Falls Resort.

Southern Africa, Editor's Reflections, Travelskaylan reidJanuary 8, 2017Namibia, Hotels Comments

African Americans Chat Life Abroad in Namibia

Our editor chats life abroad in Namibia with a former African American expat. From socializing to immigration, this is a convo you DON'T want to miss.

Videos, Southern Africa, InterviewsEditorJanuary 7, 2017Namibia, Herero Tribe, Immigration, SocializingComment

Natural Hair Care While Living Abroad In An African Country

Worried about how your natural hair will fare while living abroad in Africa? Here's how I've kept my coils in tact.

advicekaylan reidJanuary 3, 2017africa, beauty, Black abroad, Black travel, haircare, lifestyle, natural hair, hair Comments

The Light Of The Sun: How To Survive Hot African Weather

The sun on the African continent can be absolutely brutal, especially on those of us who were not raised under its relentless rays. Here’s how I've managed to survive Namibia's most feverish days.

advicekaylan reidDecember 2, 2016adjusting, africa, back to africa, challenges, climate, environment, Namibia, weather, heat Comments

The Pearl of Africa: African American Teaches And Parents In Uganda

After two years of teaching abroad in the UAE, Kristen Woodruff opted for a career in Uganda. Find out how she's adjusted and why she ultimately chose to bring her son along on her move to Africa.

East Africakaylan reidNovember 23, 2016 Comments

11 Tech Tips to Make Your Move to Africa Easier

Six years on the African continent have come with some eye-opening lessons in all things tech related. Here's what I've learned!

advicekaylan reidNovember 18, 2016back to africa, moving, planning, relocation, repatriation, work, tech Comments

Ouch! That Time We Had Wisdom Teeth Removed in Namibia

Our editor just had three wisdom teeth removed in Namibia. Brace yourself for her experience!

Videos, Southern Africa, Editor's ReflectionsEditorNovember 9, 2016Dental Care, healthcare, NamibiaComment

Turn Up the Heat: How Living in Africa Taught Me How to Cook

For the cooking impaired, a move to Africa could do you wonders!

Editor's Reflections, Southern Africakaylan reidNovember 1, 2016adjusting, advice, back to africa, food Comments

My Black American Childhood in 1970s-1980s Liberia

“The biggest influence is not feeling this necessity to be here in the U.S. I don't have the fear to venture out and do things."

Interviews, West Africakaylan reidOctober 24, 2016Liberia, Monrovia, west africa Comments

8 Culturally Infused Ways to See Namibia and Support Black Business

Planning a trip to Namibia? Here's how you can support local black business and experience all the rich culture this southern African nation has to offer.

Moving to Africa? Leave These 6 Hang-ups Behind

Thinking about a move to the Motherland? Don't let these six hang-ups ruin your African experience.

advicekaylan reidOctober 7, 2016adjusting, back to africa, moving Comments

Moving To Africa: Why We Left America And Became Entrepreneurs In Botswana

Originally from Texas, Paula Brown along with her husband and son recently took a leap of faith, moved to Botswana and started their own business!

#TravelAfrica: Bae Suprised Me With A Trip To Namibia's Kavango River

Explore the beauty of Namibia's Kavango river through our editor's recent vacation!

Editor's Reflections, Southern Africa, Travels, VideosEditorSeptember 27, 2016Namibia, parenting, Marriage, FamilyComment

It Makes You Work To Love It: African American Shares Life In DRC

It’s not going to roll out the red carpet for you. You have to decide to appreciate the city and then it rewards you."

Cool Runnings: 7 Things I Learned About African Winters

Jack Frost followed me all the way to Africa!

advice, Southern Africakaylan reidJune 7, 2016namibia, stereotypes, weather, winter Comments

Black Reflections: On Our Family's Year in Liberia

"You may get frustrated, lonely, or homesick at times but know that you are among family. And, know that you can have a great life in Africa."

Photo credit: Erik Cleves Kristensen, Rubber Tree Plantation in Margibi County, Liberia, CC BY 2.0

Interviews, West Africakaylan reidJune 3, 2016 Comments

Pressured: Bumping Heads with Religion in Namibia

Give me religion with culture, steeped in thousands of years of tradition. I long for what we were before.