There’s more to Egypt than the Pyramids and Sphinx. A felucca journey down the River Nile is still one of the most evocative out there. And Egypt’s Red Sea coast offers extraordinary diving opportunities. Centuries-old monasteries dot the Sinai Peninsula. Meanwhile, Cairo proudly holds its nickname of ‘the city with… Continue reading
What to do in Cape Town – what a question! I can say without hyperbole that Cape Town is one of the finest cities I’ve ever visited. I love the place. Cape Town warrants as much time as you can give it. There’s its commanding location between Table Mountain and… Continue reading
Going to Africa for the first time? Looking for a refresher course on the dos and don’ts of travel in Africa? You’ve come to the right place with these top tips for travelling in Africa. Having travelled right across Africa for more than two years, I know exactly what works… Continue reading
Think of Africa’s top national parks and thoughts of great swaths of savannah grassland prowled by lion probably come to mind. This iconic – perhaps stereotypical – scene does exist, and really is a bucket list experience. But there are more to Africa’s top national parks that wallowing hippos and… Continue reading
Sitting around the African continent like the jewels on a necklace are some truly exquisite islands. Here’s my personal guide to the top small islands in Africa to visit! Almost always unique in one way or another, some are nation states. Other are autonomous regions. Still more just happen to… Continue reading
Everyone’s different. And that’s what makes what to wear on safari – a safari kit list difficult to determine. Safari-goers need and want different things when they travel to Africa. So this is not intended as a rigid list of specific items to be bought from a store before departure…. Continue reading
Africa’s reputation can be intimidating to say the least. However, go behind the headlines and you’ll find a mesmerising continent full to brimming with sights and experiences. Heading out on safari is a no-brainer. But there’s a lot more to Africa besides. Here are what I think are the top… Continue reading
