The Africa the Media Never Shows You
If you’re on Twitter, you may have seen the trending hashtag #TheAfricaTheMediaNeverShowsYou. The campaign was started by Rachel, a 17-year-old…
How to Stay Healthy on Your Travels
When travelling abroad, one of the main concerns is how to keep yourself fit and healthy, especially if like me, you…
The Charm of Marrakech
If you want to read my top tips for Marrakech, click here. If you want to read about my first…
My 6-Month Africa Travel Budget
Working out your Africa travel budget is not easy! I know this because three of my most frequently asked questions…
Morocco – Yoga, Surf, Sleep, Repeat
When a friend asked me if I’d like to go to Spain for her 30th birthday, I kind of thought,…
How to Travel to the Masai Mara on a Budget (under $500)
Have you ever thought about visiting the Masai Mara National Reserve but thought that it would be way out of your price range? Here’s how to travel to the Masai Mara on a budget.
Cool Stays: Emerson Spice Hotel, Zanzibar
I am always on the lookout for the coolest and most unique places to stay wherever I visit and…
10 Incredible Books About Africa That You Should Read
Here are some of my favourite books about Africa – some will make you weep, some will fill you with joy and compassion and others will just make you question humanity.
Dining at The Rock Zanzibar: Everything You Need to Know
Dining at The Rock is a wonderful experience and one of the best things to do in Zanzibar. The Rock,…
A Safari in the Ngorongoro Crater
”œThere is something about safari life that makes you forget all your sorrows, and feel as if you had drunk…
6 Years of Child Sponsorship with ActionAid
I’ve mentioned before why I decided to travel, but I’m not sure I fully explained why I travelled to Africa,…
Finding the Lion King in the Serengeti
“You know you are truly alive when you’re living among lions.” (Karen Blixen) When I’m on safari, I’m in my…
17 Travel Lessons for Everyday Happiness
This time of year always leaves me feeling a little bit reflective and maybe a little bit melancholy, even though…
From Malawi to Zambia on a Solo Safari in South Luangwa
I found myself with a few days to spare at the end of my last trip to Africa. I’d been…
Sunset, Safari & High Tea at The Royal Livingstone
The British love afternoon tea, and I am no exception. In fact, we love it so much we even have…
Visiting the Okavango Delta on a Budget – Everything You Need to Know
Leaving our campsite in Maun, we started our intrepid journey into the wilds of the Okavango Delta. Botswana was the…