October 10, 2026 · 3 min read
I'm a DC native. Here's why I keep coming back to South Africa
Washington raised me. South Africa keeps calling me back. Here's why, and why I want you to see it the way I do.
Journal
Journal
Notes on travel, safety, culture, and planning from your hosts in South Africa.
October 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Will I be welcomed? What Black American travelers experience in South Africa
It's the question people ask me quietly, after the safety question. Here's my honest answer.
October 10, 2026 · 2 min read
Johannesburg vs. Cape Town: two cities, two personalities
One city built modern South Africa. The other might be the most beautiful place you'll ever stand. You need both.
October 10, 2026 · 2 min read
A day in the Winelands: what Stellenbosch and Franschhoek feel like
Mountains on every side, long lunches, and wine you won't find at home. This is the day guests tell me they didn't want to end.
October 10, 2026 · 2 min read
What to pack for South Africa, by departure month
Our seasons are flipped. Here's what to bring for November, February, April, August and October.
October 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Your first trip to Africa: what to expect from landing to leaving
Never been to Africa? Here's exactly what happens, from your passport check in Atlanta to the moment you land back home.
October 10, 2026 · 2 min read
From Howard to Johannesburg: the HBCU and Divine Nine connection to South Africa
The road from Howard's campus to a free South Africa runs through Massachusetts Avenue. Here's the connection, and why it matters to us.