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“we travel not to escape life, but so life doesn’t escape us”

👋 Hi, I'm Alex! I'm an Australian solo traveller who's visited 80+ countries and is currently exploring the world full-time! From hidden cafes and city guides to overland adventures and honest reflections on life on the road, I share practical travel advice based on my own experiences. You can follow along on Instagram @alexxsadventures or browse more destination guides here.

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Category: Africa

The Best Cafes in Zamalek, Cairo (My Favourite Coffee Shops)
Africa

The Best Cafes in Zamalek, Cairo (My Favourite Coffee Shops)

If you ask me where to spend a slow morning in Cairo, my answer is always Zamalek. While much of … Continue reading The Best Cafes in Zamalek, Cairo (My Favourite Coffee Shops)

Where to Stay in Essaouira
Africa

Where to Stay in Essaouira

If it’s your first time visiting Essaouira and wondering where to stay, the good news is that it’s a very … Continue reading Where to Stay in Essaouira

Is Essaouira Worth Visiting? My Honest Thoughts After Living There for a Month
Africa

Is Essaouira Worth Visiting? My Honest Thoughts After Living There for a Month

If you’re wondering whether Essaouira is worth visiting, my answer is absolutely yes. After spending an entire month living there, … Continue reading Is Essaouira Worth Visiting? My Honest Thoughts After Living There for a Month

10 Cafes I Loved in Essaouira (For Coffee & Remote Work)
Africa

10 Cafes I Loved in Essaouira (For Coffee & Remote Work)

One of my favourite parts of living in Essaouira for a month was slowly working my way through its cafes. … Continue reading 10 Cafes I Loved in Essaouira (For Coffee & Remote Work)

Where to Stay in Johannesburg: A First-Time Visitor’s Guide
Africa

Where to Stay in Johannesburg: A First-Time Visitor’s Guide

Johannesburg was both the beginning and end of my three-month adventure through Southern Africa. I spent a few nights here … Continue reading Where to Stay in Johannesburg: A First-Time Visitor’s Guide

Where to Stay in Cairo: Choosing the Right Neighbourhood for Your Trip
Africa

Where to Stay in Cairo: Choosing the Right Neighbourhood for Your Trip

This guide is based on over a month spent exploring Egypt, including stays in Zamalek, Giza and Garden City, alongside … Continue reading Where to Stay in Cairo: Choosing the Right Neighbourhood for Your Trip

Morocco Beyond Marrakech
Africa

Morocco Beyond Marrakech

Morocco is often packaged as a sensory overload of souks, spices, riads and desert sunsets. And while all of that … Continue reading Morocco Beyond Marrakech

Dahab for Slow Travel: Diving, Cafes & Daily Life by the Red Sea
Africa

Dahab for Slow Travel: Diving, Cafes & Daily Life by the Red Sea

I arrived in Dahab with very little research and no expectations.Which, honestly, is how I try to arrive anywhere. It’s … Continue reading Dahab for Slow Travel: Diving, Cafes & Daily Life by the Red Sea

The Pyramids of Giza — What to Know Before You Go
Africa

The Pyramids of Giza — What to Know Before You Go

Before you visit the pyramids Visiting the Pyramids of Giza is one of those experiences that sits high on so … Continue reading The Pyramids of Giza — What to Know Before You Go

Living One Month in Essaouira, Morocco: the slow reset I didn’t plan
Africa

Living One Month in Essaouira, Morocco: the slow reset I didn’t plan

After weeks of fast-paced travel on an Intrepid tour – new cities, early mornings, constant movement – my body and … Continue reading Living One Month in Essaouira, Morocco: the slow reset I didn’t plan

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