Bienvenue au Bénin. It may be one of west Africa’s smaller nations, but it’s one with a rich heritage. So rich, in fact, that it can be difficult to know how many days to spend in Benin. Benin encompasses the origins of the voodoo faith, and was a major cog… Continue reading
Even I, an Africaphile, will admit travel to Africa can be tough to get your head around. Flights, accommodation, tours, vaccinations, malaria prophylaxis, and how to take funds can all take their toll. So the last thing most of us want to do is have to dash off our passports… Continue reading
For those in the know (and with money in their pockets), Botswana is one of the top safari destinations around. A vast, sparsely populated land, a full 17% is dedicated to wildlife preservation. You can add to this a growing emphasis on the country’s human culture and heritage. But at… Continue reading
