I've been to Africa multiple times. Here are the best things I did in Zimbabwe, South Africa, Morocco, and Egypt.

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Aerial view of Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls was incredible to see while in Zimbabwe.

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I've been to over 50 countries. Here are my 4 favorite destinations to escape the winter cold.

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An aerial view of Campuhan Ridge Walk in Ubud in Bali, Indonesia.
If you'd rather look at greenery than snow in the winter, Ubud in Bali, Indonesia, is a great place to visit.

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I've gone on over 30 safaris in South Africa. Here are 6 things I wish I knew before my first one.

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Sophie sitting on a rock overlooking rocky mountains covered in greens and a river with rocks in it.
I've been on over 30 safaris, and there are a few things I wish I had known before my first one.

Sophie Baker

We spent $400 a night at a luxury lodge in South Africa. Our all-inclusive stay included epic safari tours and much more.

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Author Tammy Barr sitting on chair in front of building with glass doors
My husband and I stayed at the Black Rhino Game Lodge in South Africa.

Tammy Barr

I moved from the US to South Africa 3 years ago. It's easier to achieve the American dream here.

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Christian Salafia and his wife Kim at Cape Agulhas, South Africa, in November 2020.
Christian Salafia and his wife Kim at Cape Agulhas, South Africa, in November 2020.

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The 2024 Miss Nigeria won after dropping out of the Miss South Africa pageant amid questions about her eligibility

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A side-by-side of Miss Nigeria 2024 being crowned at the pageant.
Miss Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina initially hoped to be crowned Miss South Africa.

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I stayed in a bare-bones bungalow inside Kruger National Park. It was a good value, but I'm not sure I'd do it again.

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Zebras, elephants, giraffes, and other animals drinking from a watering hole in Kruger National Park in South Africa.
Although I enjoyed the bare-bones experience, I'd pay more for a private lodge in the future.

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I went on my first safari trip to South Africa. I won't make these 10 mistakes next time.

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Author Tammy Barr posing on safari jeep
I spent a week visiting game reserves in South Africa.

Tammy Barr

Elon Musk's brother says he felt helpless when Elon got beaten up at school as a kid

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Elon Musk and Kimbal Musk
Kimbal Musk says there 'was nothing I could do' when his brother, Elon Musk, got beaten up at school.

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South Africa's cash giveaway plan is not universal basic income, experts say

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Nelson Mandela features on the 100 rand note.

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