by Matthew Allison | Nov 21, 2019 | Africa
November 2019: I visited Senegal twice. In Senegal I only had one goal..to visit Gorée Island. My first Senegal visit was via on a one-night stop-over from Mali enroute to Sierra Leone. In Mali, I met this loud and boisterous American security contractor, who checked...
by Matthew Allison | Nov 17, 2019 | Africa
November 2019: My favorite travel destinations tend to be islands, especially seldom-visited island nations. One of the highlights of my travels is São Tomé, a former Portuguese colony with a mysterious, mountainous interior covered in rainforests, dotted with...
by Matthew Allison | Nov 6, 2019 | Africa
First Impressions of Guinea November 2019 – Into the Unknown Before this trip, Guinea was a country I knew almost nothing about. I had never met anyone from there—nor had I encountered a fellow traveler who had been. It was a blank spot on the map for me, which only...
by Matthew Allison | Nov 2, 2019 | Africa
Exploring Ghana’s Lesser-Known Slave History: A Journey to Apam November 2019: With just two days in Ghana, I wanted to delve into the country’s harrowing past and visit some of its slave castles—remnants of a dark chapter in both European and African history. As one...
by Matthew Allison | Nov 1, 2019 | Africa
Into the Rainforest of Côte d’Ivoire November 2019 – Seeking the Wildest Corner With only five days to spare in Côte d’Ivoire, I wanted to spend my time in the wildest, most ecologically significant corner of the country—Taï National Park. This UNESCO World Heritage...
by Matthew Allison | Oct 30, 2019 | Africa, Mexico, North America
Cage Diving with Sharks in Guadalupe Island, Mexico & South Africa Swimming with sharks has been a bucket list dream of mine ever since I saw Jaws as a kid. Rather than fear, Jaws sparked a deep admiration in me for sharks. I’m drawn to what I think of as...
by Matthew Allison | Oct 1, 2019 | North America
Exploring the Desert Wonders of Utah Some of the Most Breathtaking Scenery in the USA Utah boasts some of the most dramatic and beautiful desert landscapes in North America. Over the years, I’ve made several trips through this state, each time discovering new corners...
by Matthew Allison | Sep 26, 2019 | Europe
September 2019: I’ll be honest, the only reason why I went to San Marino is because it constitutes a new country. I was in Venice with my friends and because we were so close, we decided to visit San Marino for a day. My friend Richard hired a SUV and a guide,...
by Matthew Allison | Sep 17, 2019 | Asia, Europe
Crossing Into North Ossetia: From the Mountains to Soccer Mayhem September 2019: After visiting the independent but Russia-aligned South Ossetia, we made our way north, crossing over the stunning, snow-covered Caucasus Mountains into Russia’s North Ossetia. Despite...
by Matthew Allison | Sep 8, 2019 | Europe
September 2019: Making the Most of France—One Layover at a Time I’ll admit it—France is a country I’ve yet to fully give the attention it deserves. Despite its rich history, incredible food, and undeniable cultural allure, I’ve never dedicated an entire trip solely to...
