African travellers – Cameroon Passport Diaries

Discovering South Sudan: My First Encounter with the Last Born of Africa

Have you ever heard of a city nicknamed “Sunny Town”? Well, let me introduce you to Juba, the capital city of South Sudan, the last born of Africa. And like many last borns, it tends to give a high fever to its parents and siblings. I landed in South Sudan in November 2023, after paying…More

My West African Journey: Chad, my Unlikely Home

Chad, Chad, and Chad It is one of the least talked-about destinations when it comes to tourism. Even for me, the first time I landed in its capital, N’Djamena, in May 2016, it was not for tourism but rather for work. I was heading there to conduct field research in the refugee context. Quick fact:…More

My Adventures in Southern Africa Region: A “Missed” Stop in South Africa

If you’ve ever found yourself at international airports like Nairobi, Addis Ababa, or Dar Es Salaam, chances are you’ve seen a banner reading “Visit South Africa”. I certainly did. But it never grabbed my attention. I simply wasn’t interested in planning a trip to South Africa. For the simple reason that, one of my core…More