Africa

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…

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…

After three months in Ghana, a British volunteer is forced to abandon his post and travel home when the pandemic strikes. The walls of the Honeysuckle Pub provide a sanctuary…

A traveler walks the streets of Morocco by night, observing the lives of those who thrive when the sun goes down. I’m tired, and I hate the daylight. This strange…

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…

A traveler climbs into a taxi on Senegal’s infamous Route de la Corniche and experiences a ride through Dakar he won’t soon forget. “Bonsoir,” said a man’s voice to my…

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,…

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…

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…