Waameeka followed her ancestral instincts and moved from NYC to Dakar, Senegal. She found a job online and fearlessly made the move to Africa.
Read MoreA passion for Egypt took African American Muhammad Bey across oceans to reunite with love and his truest self. Read on to experience everything from the bustling streets of Cairo to the great pyramids of Egypt through Muhammad's reflection.
Read MoreFighting for the rights of Black farmers led this African American to love and life in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Read his first-hand reflection here.
Read MoreHang out with our editor as she shares her weekends in small town Namibia!
Read MoreMozambique is so much more than her balmy beaches and serene lakes. Read on to discover seven cultural festivals you don’t want to miss in Mozambique. (Photo: Evenfh/Shutterstock.com)
Read MoreOur editor gets personal about the challenges that come with being an African American mother in Namibia.
Read MoreLiving in your spouse's home country isn't always easy. Jessica reflects on her time living in South Africa and the lessons she learned.
Read MoreThere'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.
Read MoreI often hear African Americans talk of moving "back to Africa". I listen to their romantic expectations. But I know continental life is no utopia.
Read MoreThinking 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.
Read MoreThink your beauty regimen could hold well in Africa? Well, you might want to reconsider! Find out what you can do to stay on fleek!
Read MoreDo you dream of being an entrepreneur in Africa? Ready to brainstorm profitable business ideas? Start with this book to begin building your empire.
Read MoreDivine intervention. That’s how Mississippi born Akosua Boateng says her life abroad in Ghana unfolded.
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreSail with the hippos and adorn your Namibian tourism with a visit to northeast Namibia's Popa Falls Resort.
Read MoreOur 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.
Read MoreWorried about how your natural hair will fare while living abroad in Africa? Here's how I've kept my coils in tact.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreAfter 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.
Read MoreSix years on the African continent have come with some eye-opening lessons in all things tech related. Here's what I've learned!
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