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The world’s second-largest continent is home to stunning landscapes, ancient cities, award-winning wine regions, and more. But for African passport holders, organizing trips within the continent comes with its share of obstacles.

A visit to Uganda’s wild spaces may include encounters with hulking gorillas, cruises along the Nile River, and treks through snow-capped mountains.

Author Lauren Shockey’s colorful book presents hangover cures and remedies found across the globe, in the form of traditional and delicious dishes.

In the Peace Corps, you learn that travel isn’t just about hotels and the sights. It’s about the people and connections you make.

A refugee-turned-doctor takes the trip of a lifetime, tracking gorillas through the wilds of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Smack in the center of the Ugandan capital, Kampala, sits bustling Nakasero Market. The busy market has a live animal section as well as departments for household appliances and clothes and whatever else you might need. There are also plenty of venders selling grasshoppers, a common Ugandan snack. I’m a very adventurous eater but when faced with the prospect of munching on grasshoppers, I suddenly became not very hungry.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved zebras and have wanted to go on an African safari. When the opportunity to go to Uganda arose, I knew that my itinerary had to include at least one safari, if not two or three. While coming back from Queen Elizabeth National Park and en route to the capital city of Kampala, we had our driver make a quick detour to Lake Mburo National Park, where we embarked on a mini-safari to watch zebras frolicking through the vast open savannas. Zebras are the pride of Lake Mburo National Park, as they are one of the very few Ugandan wildlife parks that house them. Compared to the other national parks in the country, Lake Mburo is relatively small and can be covered in half a day.