THE EXPEDITION
Mozambique
to Morocco.
20,000+ KM. 20+ countries.
Challenging passport privilege and the limits placed on women while celebrating human connections that transcend cultures.
Mozambique to Morocco.
20,000+ KM. 20+ countries.
Challenging passport privilege and the limits placed on women while celebrating human connections that transcend cultures.
A LITTLE ABOUT ME
A storyteller. A boundary-breaker. An advocate.
I believe the world is best understood through the people we meet along the way. As a storyteller, I want to create a different kind of travel narrative — one that challenges perceptions and celebrates human connection. As a solo female hitchhiker, I’m documenting a journey across Africa with a passport that makes crossing borders anything but simple. Through storytelling, I aim to challenge travel inequalities, question divisive narratives and spotlight the kindness of ordinary people.
Beyond borders and cultures, we share a common humanity. Women from backgrounds like mine deserve to see themselves in stories of adventure, freedom and possibility — and know the world is theirs to explore, too.
ROUTE TRACKER
A route across a continent.
From the coast of Mozambique, the expedition moves north and west across Africa through mountains, savannahs and deserts, toward the shores of Morocco.
Safety is our priority. Locations are approximate and shared with delay for safety.
THE EXPEDITION
One woman. One continent. No fixed ride.
One woman. One continent. No fixed ride.
A 20,000+ KM solo hitchhiking journey across Africa, driven by curiosity, courage, self-discovery and the human connections made along the way.
WHERE AM I NOW?
South Africa
One ride at a time, one border at a time. Follow my journey across Africa.
WHERE AM I NOW?
South Africa
One ride at a time, one border at a time. Follow my journey across Africa.
New stories from the road.
Follow my solo journey across Africa through the latest episodes, filmed along the way.
The visa nightmare begins.
A Filipino passport, endless paperwork and the struggle to keep moving. This chapter reveals a different kind of obstacle on the road.
ROUTE TRACKER
A route across a continent.
From the coast of Mozambique, the expedition moves north and west across Africa through mountains, savannahs and deserts, toward the shores of Morocco.
Safety is our priority. Locations are approximate and shared with delay for safety.
SUPPORT THE JOURNEY
Help to make the journey possible.
Every contribution helps fund visas, safety, storytelling equipment and support for women-led initiatives along the route.
GoFundMe
Support the mission directly.
For those who want to make the biggest impact on the journey.
Patreon
Join the closer circle.
Ongoing support for behind-the-scenes updates and the journey as it unfolds.
IMPACT
More than a route across Africa.
This expedition documents the human connections and extraordinary kindness that challenge fear-based narratives about solo female travel and Africa.
Along the way, I aim to amplify local women’s voices, spotlight women-led initiatives and support organizations advancing women’s rights and empowerment. Through storytelling, film and photography, I celebrate the people and changemakers making a difference across the continent.
"How far can kindness go?"
The question guiding my journey,
Women-led initiatives
Amplifying organizations advancing women's rights and empowerment.
01
Human connection
Documenting the people, conversations and kindness that shape the road.
02
Community engagement
Getting involved through volunteering, local initiatives and fundraising.
03
Stories with purpose
Using daily content, newsletters and the website to amplify to local voices.
04
NGO OF THE ROUTE
One country, one women-led initiative.
As I travel across Africa, I hope to discover and feature a women-led initiative in each country. I’ll share the stories behind their work through my website, newsletter and social media, helping more people discover the communities and women making a difference.
NGO OF THE ROUTE
One country, one women-led initiative.
As the expedition moves across Africa, Krysten aims to feature a women-led initiative in each country, sharing their work through the website, newsletter and social updates.
How it all began
Thirteen episodes following the preparation, setbacks and a test hitchhike from Tanzania through Zambia and Zimbabwe to the official starting point in Mozambique.
PARTNERS
Partners behind the expedition.
This expedition is supported by brands that believe in safer travel, meaningful storytelling and women taking bold steps into the unknown.
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
PARTNERS
Partners behind the expedition.
This expedition is supported by brands that believe in safer travel, meaningful storytelling and women taking bold steps into the unknown.
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
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Let's create something meaningful.
I’m looking to partner with brands that champion human connection, women’s empowerment and authentic storytelling that inspires change.
TRAVEL RESOURCES
Filipino travellers exploring the world.
FilipinoPassport.com has supported me throughout my visa journey, helping with flight reservations, documentation and navigating the challenges Filipino travellers can face when exploring the world.
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A solo journey across Africa, told through the people and stories along the road.