March 30, 2021
Sleepless in Madagascar
An idyllic beach in Madagascar seemed suspiciously quiet to our writer... and then the locusts arrived! The cloud in the distance was the oddest one I’d ever seen. I furrowed…
March 23, 2021
An Unexpected Friendship on a Bus in Nigeria
During an uncertain bus journey through Nigeria, a local traveler overcomes first impressions to see the real story behind those she meets. The harsh harmattan wind blew with force, pulling…
February 8, 2021
Through the Beholder’s Eyes
When a young woman travels from Kenya to her former home in Nigeria, she encounters an ethereal reminder of her former self. This story was selected as a Finalist in…
January 18, 2021
Missing Ghana
After three months in Ghana, a British volunteer is forced to abandon his post and return home when the pandemic strikes. The walls of the Honeysuckle Pub provide a sanctuary…
December 15, 2020
African Insomnia
A traveler wanders the darkened streets of Morocco, observing the lives of those who thrive when the sun goes down. I’m tired, and I hate the daylight. This strange sun…
November 8, 2020
To Reach The Summit
During a trying hike in Mozambique, a traveler pushes through exhaustion and hunger in order to experience the joy of the summit. The heat weighed down our clothes. It filled…
September 17, 2020
Taking the High Road
In the dark of night, a traveler climbs into a taxi on an infamous highway in Senegal, and experiences a ride he won't soon forget. "Bonsoir," said a man's voice…
August 4, 2020
Victoria Falls From Two Sides
A traveler crosses into Zimbabwe from Zambia to take in the sight of one of nature's most amazing natural wonders. Zimbabwe immediately felt different from Zambia: the asphalt was decrepit,…
July 22, 2020
Lonely as a Cloud of Vapour
A traveler in Morocco attempts to enjoy the pain and pleasure of an ancient exfoliation practice. “Bien, euh?” the ṭayyaba asked me in French, a little breathless. That was a…
May 25, 2020
Coffee in Kigali
In the winning story of our 2020 Chance Encounters travel writing competition, a woman shares a table with a stranger and finds that her worst days will never compare to…
