The east African nation of Uganda has attracted tourists, including none other than Queen Elizabeth II, for decades. And no wonder, for its landscapes make it one of the region’s most diverse countries. The Rwenzori Mountain range, home to gorillas, sweeps down into authentic Big Five country. In turn, these… Continue reading
Angola has had a tough time of it since independence from Portugal in 1975. Not least because its people and landscapes were forced to endure a civil war lasting 27 years. But since 2002 the country has undergone a slow renaissance. Stability has seen the steady trickle of money into… Continue reading
The Big Five are synonymous with safaris, and safaris with the Big Five. While the great plains of Africa are teeming with wildlife, it’s these five animals that get much of the attention. So much so, that lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and Cape buffalo have become emblematic of the best… Continue reading
Something that worried me in the past was whether it’s okay to travel during Ramadan to Muslim countries. I needn’t have worried, but there are certain things to keep in mind if you plan to do the same yourself. What exactly is Ramadan? Ramadan is the ninth month in the… Continue reading
Swaziland may have changed its name to eSwatini recently. But in many ways this tiny nation is one of the most traditional of any in Africa. Still ruled by a hereditary absolute monarch, it’s one of the best places in Africa for cultural experiences. That’s not to say you can’t… Continue reading
Is Sierra Leone safe to travel to? Those who don’t know the West African nation will probably shakes their heads in despair for anyone even asking. But those who do will give you a very different answer. There’s little point denying that Sierra Leone has had it tough. But that’s… Continue reading
What is the best time to visit Namibia? You’ll need to know if you’re to experience the country at its best. There is an irony in the fact that one of Africa’s newest nations contains one of its oldest cultures. The Khoisan (once derogatively called bushmen) have inhabited the harsh… Continue reading
Located to the southern extreme of Nelson Mandela Bay and at the end of South Africa’s ever-popular Garden Route, there are a huge number of reasons to consider a trip to Gqeberha. For one, though it has changed its name from Port Elizabeth, it still holds the moniker of ‘the… Continue reading
Libya does things on a grand scale. More than 1,000 miles of sparkling Mediterranean waters lap its coast. Desert dunes roam largely unhindered across over 400,000 square miles. Berber and Bedouin communities maintain lives that would be recognisable to some of the first outsiders – ancient Carthaginians. They left their… Continue reading
As of March 2021 I am a member of the British Guild of Travel Writers as well as Travel Writers UK, the country’s two professional bodies issuing press cards to travel writers, authors, and journalists. My profiles with both organisations can be explored by clicking on the links below. Continue reading
