Following on from my journey exploring the impact of the climate crisis on Pakistan, I was ask to report on the developing negotiations of the UN climate change conference in Egypt for Environment Journal and Air Quality News. You can read a selection of my resulting articles below: A move… Continue reading
When is the best time to visit Egypt? Can you go to Egypt all year round? Both are important questions to answer when considering a trip to the world’s first tourist destination! Tourist numbers tend to peak between May and June and again as August becomes September. But is this… Continue reading
Namibia rarely gets the attention it deserves. But whether you’re looking for extraordinary wildlife encounters or self-drive adventures, here’s a country which seems to have it all. And in bucket loads, with 44% of its land in some form of conservation or protection. Having explored from north to south and… Continue reading
Senegal is many people’s first introduction to sub-Saharan Africa after crossing the arid expanses of Mauritania. The semi-desert landscapes of the north blend effortlessly into dense tropical jungle. A trio of rivers – the Senegal, Saloum and Casamance – wind their way to Atlantic beaches and lugubrious wetlands. And a… Continue reading
Togo is one of Africa’s smallest nations, forming a thin slither of land between Ghana to the west and Benin to the east. Although Togo may be diminutive in size, just 50 miles or 80 km across, it stands tall when it comes to sights. There are Atlantic beaches, intriguing… Continue reading
While not often first on the list when it comes to southern Africa’s top safari destinations, Botswana has a lot to shout about. An African success story, here is a country that is peaceful, stable and forward looking. With attractions including the Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park and the Kalahari,… Continue reading
The food and drink of Niger shares much with its neighbouring countries in the Sahel. This comes from the fact that Niger’s population is made up of ethnicities which cross modern borders together with the fact nearly all Nigeriens are Muslim. What can you expect from cuisine in Niger? There… Continue reading
The Sperrgebiet has a fearful reputation. Translating from the German for ‘forbidden zone,’ it has been a no-go area of stunning desert landscapes for over a century. However, it is possible to visit the Sperrgebiet without having to dodge its armed guards. I’ll explain all below. Why visit the Sperrgebiet… Continue reading
I reported exclusively for Environment Journal and Air Quality News from Pakistan, as I travelled around the country tracking the effects of the climate crisis, from melting glaciers to disappearing wetlands: The view from Pakistan: Karakorum – The climate change frontline New lakes form another risk in the Karakorum Is… Continue reading
Lesotho shouldn’t be dismissed as South Africa’s unofficial tenth province. Although completely encircled by South Africa, and closely linked politically and economically, life in this mountain kingdom is very different. Those looking for the best 9 things to do in Lesotho will find a heady mix of culture, natural beauty… Continue reading
