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a few hard truths

Sofi here- I co-founded Expedition Subsahara to ethically showcase African art and build a STEAM school for girls in Senegal. Initially, we underestimated the heavy ...

South Africa’s First Fruits Festival: A Celebration of Culture and Gratitude

In the heart of South Africa, where vibrant cultures and traditions thrive, the First Fruits Festival stands as a beacon of gratitude, community, and renewal. Rooted d...

The Art of Kitchen Organization: Weaving Beauty into Function

Every corner of your home deserves to be infused with artistry and intention. Nowhere is this more important than in the kitchen—the heart of the home. Our handwoven ...

Best-Selling Handcrafted Storage Baskets of 2024: African Storage Solutions for Every Home

At Expedition Subsahara, we believe your home should reflect your story—a blend of function, style, and culture. That’s why our handcrafted storage baskets are more t...

Explore Africa: Burkina Faso

In the heart of West Africa lies Burkina Faso, a landlocked country bordered by six nations: Mali, Niger, Benin, Togo, Ghana, and Côte d'Ivoire. Burkina Faso, meaning ...

Explore Africa: Comoros

Nestled in the Indian Ocean off the coast of East Africa, the Comoros archipelago is a beautiful country just waiting to be discovered. Known as “perfumed islands” for...

Explore Africa: Visit Djibouti

Formerly known as French Somaliland (1896–1967) and the French Territory of the Afars and Issas (1967–77), Djibouti was renamed when it gained independence from France...

Explore Africa: Visit Swaziland

Nestled in the southern part of Africa, the Kingdom of Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, is a hidden gem with rich traditions, vibrant culture, and immense natura...

Discovering Tunisia: A Hidden Gem of North Africa

Tunisia, often referred to as a bridge between Africa and Europe, lies on the Mediterranean coast, offering a tantalizing taste of North Africa. This small country pa...

Explore Africa: visit Madagascar

Madagascar, an island nation located off the southeast coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean, is a world of its own. Often referred to as the eighth continent due to its...

Explore Africa: visit Gabon

Gabon – officially known as the Gabonese Republic, is located on the west central coast of Africa. Gabon is a beautiful country full of lush, dense rainforests, pristi...

The Kikuyu People of Kenya

As the largest ethnic group in Kenya with more than 4.4 million people, the Kikuyu people shape its cultural, economic, and political landscape and embody the spirit o...