Namibian Village Life: My Morning Routine! | African American Expat

Our Editor-In-Chief lives abroad in Namibia. Here's a peek at her morning routine when she visits her Namibian in-laws in their rural village!

It’s Irie: African American Rasta On Life And Work In Ethiopia

What's life like for an African American Rastafarian poet living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia? Read this first hand account with Timothy Green!

To Move or Not to Move? Ask Yourself THIS Before Moving 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.

Reclaiming Your Wakanda: 5 Ways To Move To An African Country

I'm sharing some ideas on how you can move to an African country!

adviceEditorMarch 15, 2018advice, work, business, Volunteering, volunteering, advice favoriteComment

Watch Us On Al Jazeera! | Why are some African-Americans moving to Africa?

In recent years, thousands of African-Americans have made the decision to “return home” to the African continent. But why? Our Editor In Chief sat down with a panel on Al Jazeera's The Stream show to discuss the topic!

Editor's Reflections, VideosEditorMarch 6, 2018 Comment

Black Abroad In Mali: Here's One Jamaican American's Experience

What's its like to live in Mali as a Jamaican American? Check out Tamara's reflections on her experience, plus our exclusive 2018 update on her life and African diaspora nonprofit work!

West Africa, Interviewskaylan reidFebruary 22, 2018Mali, Peace Corps, agriculture, Jobs, work, Senegal, Dakar, nonprofit, Latest interviewsComment

Finding Schools and Childcare Abroad in Namibia

Parents, this one is especially for you! Our editor reflects on the challenges of finding quality day care. She also shares her son's experience starting school!

Videos, Southern Africa, Editor's ReflectionsEditorFebruary 21, 2018Namibia, School, Daycare, Challenges, Parenting, Motherhood Comments

Journeys In Faith: Why This African American Pastor Moved To Cameroon

From Chicago to West Africa: Experience West African life through the eyes of an African American pastor living and ministering in Cameroon.

An Ancestral Home: Why One African American Relocated To Senegal

Ever considered running a nonprofit in Africa? This African American does just that in Dakar, Senegal 🇸🇳 and moved there too!

Interviews, West Africakaylan reidDecember 6, 2017Dakar, Islam, marriage, nonprofit, religion, Senegal, west africa, writers Comments

Tired Of The Racism: Why I Left America For The Shores Of Senegal

Waameeka followed her ancestral instincts and moved from NYC to Dakar, Senegal. She found a job online and fearlessly made the move to Africa.

Interviews, West Africakaylan reidSeptember 18, 2017Dakar, Islam, New Yorkers, Senegal, west africa, Wolof Comments

An African Adventure in Egypt: Our Journey to Each Other

A 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.

North Africa, TravelsMuhammad Bey & Nariman Abol OyounSeptember 3, 2017Egypt, Relationships Comment

African American In Kinshasa: How I Fell In Love With Life In DRC

Fighting 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.

Weekend Life In Namibia

Hang out with our editor as she shares her weekends in small town Namibia!

Southern Africa, Videos, Editor's ReflectionsEditorAugust 3, 2017Namibia, Culture, Family, Parenting, Marriage Comment

7 Cultural Festivals You Don't Want To Miss In Mozambique

Mozambique 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)

Being A Black American Mother In Namibia

Our editor gets personal about the challenges that come with being an African American mother in Namibia.

Videos, Southern Africa, Editor's ReflectionsEditorJuly 27, 2017Namibia, Motherhood, parentingComment

Married Life And Lessons Learned During My Move To South Africa

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.

What I Wish I Knew Before Teaching Abroad In Namibia, Africa

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.

Southern Africa, advicekaylan reidMay 7, 2017Teaching, Namibia, Volunteering, Education Comments

Life As A Black American In Africa Is No Utopia

I often hear African Americans talk of moving "back to Africa". I listen to their romantic expectations. But I know continental life is no utopia.

8 Ways To Turn A Volunteer Position In Africa Into A Career Abroad

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.

advicekaylan reidFebruary 22, 2017career, money, moving, planning, volunteering, work, Teaching, advice favorite Comments

7 Beauty Tips For Living In The Motherland

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!

advicekaylan reidFebruary 13, 2017hair, beauty Comments