Sao Tome and Principe Holiday – things to do, where to stay
We’re about to head off on a Sao Tome and Principle holiday, an adventure to tropical islands off the coast of west Africa, visited…
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Gede Ruins – exploring an ancient Swahili village
Gede isn’t somewhere many people know about, yet this fascinating 600 year old archaeological site on the coast out near Malindi and Watamu deserves…
A Hemingways luxury Kenya safari-beach holiday
“All I wanted to do was get back to Africa. We had not left it yet, but when I would wake in the night…
An incredible Kenya Safari with Audley Travel
A Kenya Safari with Audley Travel – a Day in the Bush Most wakes I’ve attended have been rather conventional affairs, involving delicately cut…
Tipping in Morocco – how much to tip who, and when
Tipping in Morocco is a headache, as it is all over the world for those of us who don’t come from a tipping culture….
What to wear in Morocco (and a Simply Beach giveaway)
It can be confusing knowing what to wear in Morocco as a female traveller, but really it’s quite easy. Just dress modestly whilst remembering…
Kenya Safari Holidays: How to choose where to go
You’d think deciding where to go on a Kenya safari holiday would be easy. Just find somewhere with prowling lions, colourful warriors and a…
Marrakech souks: Top Tips for Navigating Your Way Around
Marrakech. A heaving, bustling, vibrant city where the honeycomb alleys of the old walled medina have changed little since the 11th century. We didn’t…
Kenya travel tips – know before you go
Kenya is one of our favourite African holiday destinations, with world-class safaris, friendly welcomes wherever you go, and enough sun to keep even us…
Top 10 Scams in Marrakech, and how to avoid them
Wherever you go on holiday, there will always be someone willing to scam you. Whether it’s traffic officers in South Africa trying to fine…
Prowling lions and noble warriors
The fear was real, and so was the threat. No matter how many whispered assurances came drifting back from our safari guide, I couldn’t…
Ingredients for a perfect honeymoon in South Africa
Hubbie and I spent our honeymoon backpacking around South America. We snorkelled with sea-lions in the Galapagos, chewed coca leaves in Cusco and pretended…
