by checkoutafrica | Dec 1, 2022 | Travel, Travel & Tourism
In these two African cities, you can make a turn from the worst traffic jam and find yourself in the relaxing escape of nature within a minute. by Lucy Githugo, bird story agency Kenya, the most famous country in Eastern Africa, was named the world’s leading Safari...
by checkoutafrica | Sep 14, 2022 | Places, Travel, Travel & Tourism
In a nation whose very mention suggests war and conflict, Farhia Mohamud Hassan’s blog is a breath of fresh air, telling and amplifying positive stories about Somalia. Using her influencer status she is determined to mobilize an army of bloggers to help change the...
by checkoutafrica | Sep 7, 2022 | Business, Places, Travel, Travel & Tourism
What started as a Zimbabwean banker’s informal initiative to ride out tough times has bloomed into a corporate venture that is now a player in the tourism industry with continental and global ambitions. By Tafadzwa Ufumeli, bird story agency An imposing billboard...
by checkoutafrica | Jun 14, 2022 | Places, Travel, Travel & Tourism
Vlogger and photographer Khalid Abdul has spent the last five years travelling around northern Nigeria. His pictures show why the area should be a bucket list destination. by bird story agency When northern Nigeria comes up in conversation – or in newspaper...
by Ivor Moyo | May 23, 2022 | People, Places, Travel, Travel & Tourism
Tatenda Kanengoni, bird story agency When storyteller Lerato Mogoatlhe speaks about Africa, you can literally sense each city, each meal, and each tourist attraction. She has crafted every detail of her African voyage into an intimate retelling of a bid to experience...
by checkoutafrica | May 9, 2022 | Lifestyle, Travel, Travel & Tourism, Uncategorised
South Africa’s tourist destinations attract millions of travelers every year. The tourism sector brings in an estimated $10 billion to the economy and employs millions across the country. When COVID-19 reached South Africa, the country faced major setbacks in...