FinnsAway blog – nomad life and travel adventures
Destination guides and travel stories about nomad life and traveling in Africa
Published: September 6, 2026
Dozens of elephants at close range and plenty of other wildlife—a self-drive safari in South Africa’s Addo Elephant National Park was an absolutely incredible experience!
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Published: June 28, 2026
Renting a car is a wonderful way to explore South Africa. We took two road trips through the Cape provinces, during which we visited the Garden Route, Addo Elephant National Park, and the West Coast, while driving along stunning scenic routes both along the coast and further inland.
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Published: May 17, 2026
Our trip of a little over half a year in southern Africa began in November in Cape Town, South Africa, and this stunningly beautiful city charmed us instantly.
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Published: January 27, 2025
Our November trip in Egypt continued from Giza and Cairo upriver along the Nile to Luxor, and then onward to Hurghada, known for its beach resorts and diving spots.
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Published: January 12, 2025
Our November trip to Egypt began in Giza, where we visited the Pyramids of Giza, the ancient burial site at Saqqara, and the open-air museum in Memphis, as well as Saladin’s Citadel on the Cairo side.
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Published: January 12, 2025
In this post, we compare travel insurance options for digital nomads and long-term travelers.
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Published: April 13, 2024
In Botswana we did a wonderful sunset boat safari on the Chobe River in Chobe National Park
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Published: March 30, 2024
A visit to the Zimbabwean side of the Victoria Falls in November - border crossing from Zambia and a morning visit to these magnificent, world-famous falls.
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Published: February 20, 2024
One week backpacking holiday in Tanzania, visiting Dar es Salaam and exploring Jambiani village, Jozani Forest and Stone Town in Zanzibar
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Published: December 4, 2023
Pictures and travel stories from a trip from Nairobi to the Kenyan coast, visiting Mombasa and the famous Diani Beach
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Published: November 2, 2023
Amboseli is a wonderful safari destination located right next to the border with Tanzania. This park is famous for elephants and beautiful views to Kilimajaro mountain.
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Published: October 5, 2023
A visit to Nairobi National Park, located right next to the busy capital of Kenya, was our first safari experience in Africa, and we loved every moment!
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