Africa series ventures is an anthology of memoirs about African travel, written by people from a number of different walks of life. Each book in the series shares a common theme and has some personal anecdotes that are interwoven throughout the book. It’s like a love letter to Africa written by a bunch of connected friends who share their love for the continent. Traveling solo is part of my happily-ever-after, but not all journey books are created equal. This one wasn’t; it felt too catered towards a certain audience and didn’t feel as fresh as others I read. I know what you’re thinking – what do I own? What am I reading at this point? I couldn’t have predicted exactly how many books I would be reading when starting with this trip list, which included: A novel set in Africa A memoir about going to Africa (first) A travelogue about traveling to another continent (second) – This will be my third time traveling to another country and its 3rd African adventure. I had also been reading travel writing before so knew there was potential for it on this list! Here goes nothing… Although this journey was very much in my mind from the get go, starting with this list only made me more inspired and ready to go back to it!
Africa series ventures
If you love travel books, you will love this one; it’s definitely a must-read for all kinds of travelers. The cover picture on this one is of a famous hospital in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe. The book is about a group of friends who travel through South Africa, Japan and Singapore in a year-long journey. They each have their own unique travel story, but can all vouch for the quality of the other’s.
The Outing: An African Adventure
If you love exotic places, you will love this one; it’s definitely a must-read for all kinds of travelers. The cover picture on this one is of the famous Kruger National Park in South Africa. The book is about a group of friends who travel through South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya and Namibia in a year-long journey. They each have their own unique travel story, but can all vouch for the quality of the other’s.
One Night in Africa
If you love African culture, you will love this one; it’s definitely a must-read for all kinds of travelers. The cover picture on this one is of two cities in Northern Africa: Johannesburg and Cape Town. The book is about a group of friends who travel through Southern Africa in a short period of time. They each have their own unique travel story, but can all vouch for the quality of the other’s.
My Africa Trip
If you love traveling, you will love this series because there are so many amazing stories. The cover picture on this one is of the famous Kruger National Park in South Africa. The book is about a group of friends who travel through Southern Africa, but are mostly focused on the Kruger National Park. They each have their own unique travel story, but can all vouch for the quality of the other’s.
Self-Cultivated Travellers on a Self-Made Adventure
If your interested in traveling to a place where you have a lot of help, this is the series for you; the author is a naturalist and adventurer who has made it through the challenges of life on her own and in the wild. The cover picture on this one is of a smallish island in the South Pacific called New Zealand. The book is about a group of friends who travel through Southern Asia, Australia and New Zealand in a year-long journey. They each have their own unique travel story, but can all vouch for the quality of the other’s.
Living in the Real: Being African as an Adult after a Trip to the Congo
If you love travel, you will love this series; it is another collection of travel accounts written by people from different walks of life. The cover picture on this one is of a city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where the author lives. The book is about a group of friends who travel through Southern Africa, South America, Asia and Europe in a year-long journey. They each have their own unique travel story, but can all vouch for the quality of the other’s.
Destinations in Disarray: A journey through South Korea, Japan and Singapore
If you love travel, you will love this series; it is another collection of travel accounts written by people from different walks of life. The cover picture on this one is of a city in South Korea, where the author lives. The book is about a group of friends who travel through South Asia, Australia and New Zealand in a year-long journey. They each have their own unique travel story, but can all vouch for the quality of the other’s.
Back to “Home”: A journey back to where I started last time
If you love travel, you will love this series; it tells the story of a cross-cultural exchange that has taken place in the United States and Canada as well as Africa. The author is a young African American woman who lives in Toronto and is part of a group of young people from different walks of life who travel through Africa, South America and Asia in a year-long journey. They each have their own unique travel story, but can all vouch for the quality of the other’s.
Summing up
This is a great list of books to check out if you love travel and want to try something different. The continent is so exotic and diverse, you will never be the same after reading about your trip. This tour of North and South America is a prime example of that. So many diverse cultures and so many amazing places to visit. Africa is a great place to start, and the travel series is an amazing way to start the journey.
