My Official Madagascar Packing Guide

My Official Madagascar Packing Guide

The time has come to bring you all my OFFICIAL Madagascar Packing Guide! Back in September, before I departed for a 2 month camping trip (for work...) to Madagascar, I posted my Madagascar Bound for 2 Months complete packing guide. Now I'm here to tell you what I loved, and what I didn't love. Going [...]

My First Month in Madagascar – In Summary

My First Month in Madagascar – In Summary

I have officially been in Madagascar for a month, which is hard to believe given the mere amount of work our research team has been able to accomplish in such a short period of time. Given I am half-way through my time here in Madagascar, I figured I would update you on what life has [...]

Madagascar Bound For 2 Months!

Madagascar Bound For 2 Months!

In case you are new, here is a little bit about me - I received my Master of Science in Global Health at Duke University in 2018. My work background has consisted of reproductive health research in Kenya and Uganda, and trauma and mental health research in the United States. On a bit of a [...]

Safari Kenya: Masai Mara

Safari Kenya: Masai Mara

Luxury Camp Asilia Africa in Masai Mara I often hear that a dream vacation is a safari in Africa, so I am going to give you all the details on my quick safari trip in Kenya's Masai Mara, and hope it proves useful as you plan your African safari! I was working and living in [...]

Whitewater Rafting the Nile River – Jinja, Uganda

Whitewater Rafting the Nile River – Jinja, Uganda

Whether you are living in Uganda, a nearby country, or simply visiting on vacation, a trip to Jinja should be added to the itinerary. Jinja is a city on Lake Victoria, at the source of the Nile River, about (50 miles) East of Kampala. This city is quite charming, with a bustling town center full [...]