Going Home to Africa – Driving from Morocco to Zimbabwe via West & Central Africa
A few days ago, I had the pleasure of interviewing an extraordinary and inspiring woman named Dot Bekker. Born and…
Cultural Appropriation vs Cultural Appreciation & Africa Travel
It was August 2017. I was leading my first private tour in Kenya for two couples from the US. I…
The Best Places in Africa to See Elephants
Seeing elephants in the wild, in Africa, for the first time is out of this world. It’s a completely humbling…
24 Fun Things To Do In Moshi, Tanzania
Moshi is a city that lies in the foothills of the mighty Mt. Kilimanjaro. So here are my suggestions on the best things to do in Moshi.
The Best Things To Do in Arusha, Tanzania Before or After Your Safari
It’s no secret that Tanzania is one of my favourite countries in Africa to visit. So here are my personal recommendations on the best things to do in Arusha.
Swimming With Whale Sharks in Tofo, Mozambique
Tofo, Mozambique is a magical little place. An 8-hour drive from the capital Maputo, Praia do Tofo (pronounced ‘tofu’) in…
What to Wear in Zanzibar & Other Cultural Considerations
There’s been a lot of talk on social media recently, mostly from Zanzibar locals who are upset with the way…
The Best Botswana Safaris – 3 Incredible Itineraries
Safaris to Botswana are out of this world. The Telegraph even named Botswana ‘the BEST safari in Africa‘ and I’d…
Backpacking Zanzibar on a Budget: Everything You Need to Know
I’ve been backpacking Zanzibar on a budget many times over the last 11 years. It’s one of my favourite places…
The Best Things to Do in Stone Town, Zanzibar
Let’s start with a little bit of history (if you’re just here for the best things to do in Stone…
English to Swahili: Useful Words & Phrases for Travel in East Africa
If you’re travelling in East Africa, Swahili is a useful language to know, so I have written an English to…
How to Get Your Tanzania Visa & Entry Requirements Explained
Most nationalities need a visa to enter Tanzania. Your Tanzania visa also includes entry to the islands of Zanzibar. Many…
Roadtripping the Outer Hebrides – Itinerary & Things To Do
When my friend, Vicky Flip Flop, messaged me to ask if I fancied doing an Outer Hebrides road trip in…
30 Things To Know Before You Drive Scotland’s NC500
I absolutely love writing my Things To Know Before You Go posts, it’s like a brain dump of everything you…
Scotland’s North Coast 500 Route Planner, Map & 1-Week Itinerary
Driving Scotland’s North Coast 500 was one of my favourite ever road trips and I would love to help you…
15 Things to Know Before You Visit Benin: Voodoos and Voodon’ts
Benin in West Africa is probably most famous for being the home of the Vodun or Vodou (more commonly known…