Dunia Schmidt

Started solo traveling in Africa at 37 after 20 different corporate jobs I hated. Now I write the honest guides nobody handed me: Namibia to Zanzibar, from wine to logistics. Practical, tested, where to go, what to eat, how to do it well on your own.

Destinations

How Much Is a 2 Week Trip to Africa? A Real Breakdown

How much is a 2 week trip to Africa? Real 2026 numbers: budget, mid range and luxury, from park fees to gorilla permits — and what I'd actually pay for each.

Solo Travel

The Ultimate Africa Travel List: 10 Top Destinations in Southern and East Africa

Ten places across East and Southern Africa that actually work for a first solo trip & your Africa travel: Namibia's deserts, Kenya's beaches, Zanzibar, Cape Town wine. Where to stay across three budgets, how to get there, what it costs, and how worth-it it really is.