One of the things we like the most about traveling and living in different countries is trying new foods, new tastes. In Angola, and in the Angolan cuisine, we discovered a whole new world of different flavors, textures, and ingredients we …
We have been wanting to do a recap post about our working experience in Angola for a while now. After almost 5 years working for an Angolan company, first from Portugal (with several visits to Angola) then living in Luanda, this experience …
When you think of great beaches you probably don’t think of Angola. We have never seen an Angolan beach in those internet contests… Well, that’s not entirely surprising, Angola is probably one of the least touristy countries in the world, …
Botswana probably isn’t your first option when thinking of travel destinations. Though Botswana was voted as one of the best places in the world to travel in 2016, and it can easily be explained by the Okavango Delta and the National …
Kissama National Park is about 75 km south to Luanda. It’s close enough to easily do a day trip and far enough to be completely outside the city influence. How to go to Kissama National Park? The park entrance is …
Victoria Falls is a major tourist destination in Southern Africa, particularly outdoors and adrenaline activities. It’s also one of the most important hubs for overland tours and day trips to several other destinations. Here we will explore the victoria falls …
This overland safari in Africa was an amazing trip and the first of our 2016 bucket list. It was full of adrenaline, adventure but at the same time stress-free and relaxing. It was a life experience that we will never forget and will cherish …
2015 was the year of the oil crisis. Oil started depreciating late 2014 and continued during 2015. It went from 100 USD to 50 USD, and then to almost 35 USD. Apparently, low oil prices will continue in 2016. Some say (myself included) even further …
The first time we went together to South Africa we did something different: we stayed at a friend’s house instead of a hotel/hostel. We were so well received by our Indians friends. We talked, exchanged experiences, compared Portugal, Angola & …
After the huge success of the previous post (thank you for all the kind words 🙂 ) we decided to make a follow-up post about 10 interest facts about Angola & the Angolan people. Again, these are things that to …
After almost 3 years of living in Angola (living in Luanda to be precise), I think it’s time to look back a little and think about everything I have learned while an expat in Africa. Living in Angola is living in …
During our last trip to South Africa, we spent a few days in the Joburg and Pretoria area, both before and after our adventure in the Kruger National Park. Despite being mainly a business city, Joburg and its surroundings have …
Have you ever questioned yourself: where is the most expensive place to live in? Where does 1 USD buy you fewer things…? If you did but never actually tried to search or read about it before you will be surprised by the answer. So, what …
We decided to seek a true Angolan Adventure, so during an Easter break, we went from Luanda to Benguela by car. It’s only 591 km – not that far, a piece of cake we thought. Well not quite so, but …
Jorge and I are living in Luanda for roughly 2 years. Jorge had a job opportunity to work in Luanda. In 2011 he used to go to Luanda just for 2 or 3 months, but In 2013 he came permanently to Luanda …