Africa’s riches are staggering. Yet, while its baobab trees, lions and gorillas, and deltas like the Okavango have long captured the world’s imaginations, its cities have been too often overlooked by travelers from beyond the continent, despite being equally exciting…
Today creatives are reclaiming the city’s overlooked corners, building spaces where contemporary art, music, fashion, and culture collide. These aren’t just places to visit—they are sanctuaries of connection. In these third spaces, Lagos reveals its soul, offering travelers a chance…
While there is no membership criteria, AGS is younger, with all members still in high school. Their structure doesn’t have a hierarchy, either, but Liya Sileshi, 17, is the coordinator of the group, managing the team’s social media and liaising…
I’m gonna get in trouble with this one, but I’m just going to speak my truth. The best is Lagos from about the 10th through 20th of December. But by the 21st you start hearing the accents: It’s all the…
Below, Stuurman reflects on some of his favorite photographs from nearly seven years of visiting and documenting Dakar—and the inspiration behind them. Trevor Stuurman Trevor Stuurman “Khadija Aisha Ba, on the left, is the founder of local fashion label L’artisane,…
Everything about Coby Club screams enticing, provocative, and sexy. With inspiration from San Francisco nightlife in the 1950’s, the new speakeasy lends itself to a celebration of unique and celebrated artistry. Here, alongside the plush retro decor, jazz-tinged and sultry…
After more than a decade of delays and much anticipation, the Grand Egyptian Museum has opened its 12 main galleries, the Grand Staircase, and the Children’s Museum. The caveat is that its prized King Tutankhamun collection and two King Khufu…
It’s no secret by now that Iceland is one of the world’s greatest destinations. First-time visitors drive jaws agape around the ring road, marveling at the primal landscapes being molded in front of their eyes, ancient to us but younger…
Doha’s Hamad International Airport in Qatar is widely known as one one of the best airports in the world, and for good reason. Its abundant offerings create an immersive, cocoon-like experience for travelers, from its new 6,000-square-meter indoor tropical garden…
Nude beaches, or “clothing-optional beaches” as they are fondly called, are shores where the choice to bare it all lies entirely with you—nudity is welcome but never a requirement. Naturist beaches aren’t just about getting rid of tan lines, they…