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Unique insight from seasoned Black expats in Africa.
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Unique insight from seasoned Black expats in Africa.
A year's long move to Africa is just within your reach! Here are our tips on how to make it happen.
In honor of all of our African ancestors, here’s why I unequivocally feel connected to my African roots.
A visit to an African country is an amazing opportunity to learn where you could fit in personally and professionally. Here’s how to finesse your next visit.
Read our detailed guide and find the African apartment of your dreams!
It’s Africa Day! Here’s what these African Americans love about living in Africa.
Heading to Africa for the first time? Feeling stressed about what to pack? Read on to find out what you should bring PLUS our favorite items to take on visits to Africa!
Plotting your escape from the good ole US of A? Are you ready to #getout? Before you jet, ask yourself these questions first.
I'm sharing some ideas on how you can move to an African country!
Living in your spouse's home country isn't always easy. Jessica reflects on her time living in South Africa and the lessons she learned.
There's so much I didn’t know beforehand about teaching abroad in Namibia. Some of it is uncomfortable to acknowledge. Here’s what I wish I’d known.
Thinking about volunteering abroad in Africa but unsure of what it will mean for your professional future? Here's how to parlay a volunteering position into an official job.
Think your beauty regimen could hold well in Africa? Well, you might want to reconsider! Find out what you can do to stay on fleek!
Do you dream of being an entrepreneur in Africa? Ready to brainstorm profitable business ideas? Start with this book to begin building your empire.
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.
Worried about how your natural hair will fare while living abroad in Africa? Here's how I've kept my coils in tact.
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.
Six years on the African continent have come with some eye-opening lessons in all things tech related. Here's what I've learned!
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.
Thinking about a move to the Motherland? Don't let these six hang-ups ruin your African experience.
Jack Frost followed me all the way to Africa!
Wondering about healthcare in Africa? Our editor is sharing her ups and downs with the Namibian healthcare system.
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!
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.
Is a fear of bugs making you think twice about visiting the African continent? Let this black arachnophobic calm your worries!
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!
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!
If you’ve been thinking about making a 2020 trip to the Motherland here’s exactly how you can plan it!