Bucket List Trips

Ghana, the Gateway to West Africa

From beaches to walking safaris, this is a trip for the books.

09/30/2019 By Bill Wiatrak

Bucket List Trips

Visiting the Birthplace of Voodoo

West Africa will put a spell on you.

09/09/2019 By Bill Wiatrak

Good To Know

DIY Safari: How to Visit Africa on a Budget

Yes, you can visit Africa without spending your life savings.

04/04/2018 By Bill Wiatrak

Travel

Why There's a Statue of Bob Marley in Ethiopia

Fun fact: the Rasta movement arose in Ethiopia, not Jamaica.

06/07/2017 By Bill Wiatrak

Travel

In Ethiopia, a Search for the Lost Ark

Does the famous Ark of the Covenant actually reside in Africa?

03/29/2017 By Bill Wiatrak

Travel

The Great Chat Scam of Ethiopia

A pair of young scammers tell our international travel correspondent how—and why—they do it.

03/23/2017 By Bill Wiatrak

Bucket list

Namibia: Africa’s Golden Child

What's good enough for Angelina...

09/25/2015 By Bill Wiatrak

Tips

Making Africa Affordable

Our resident adventurer learns a new trick.

09/18/2015 By Bill Wiatrak

H-Town Diary

160 Countries and Counting

Why visit every country in the world? Because they’re there.

08/04/2015 By Bill Wiatrak

On the Prowl

Find Your Safari

Bull shark diving, piranha fishing, tiger-spotting from the back of an elephant—go on, you animal you.

05/05/2015 By Bill Wiatrak

Faces From Around The World

13 Years After the Civil War

The author and his Angolan driver Francisco talk about their passions.

03/31/2015 By Garrett Flores

Africa

Ghana: Your Next Destination Awaits

A West African country beckons.

03/11/2015 By Kayla Stewart

Visual Art

Review: Kingdom of Gold Documents Ghana's History, Traditions

Photographer Ellen Kaplowitz captures a tribal enthronement ceremony and modern-day relics of the slave trade in new HMAAC exhibition.

04/15/2014 By Adam Castañeda

H-Town Events

Slideshow: African Fashion Summit

At Belvedere, designers showcase local talent.

10/15/2013 By BoJanay Posey