What they don’t tell you about São Tomé and Príncipe
byWe chose São Tomé and Príncipe (STP) as a destination purely by flicking through the pages of the ‘Lonely Planet Guide to the World’…
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Ultimate 10 day São Tomé & Príncipe Holiday Itinerary
byUpdated summer 2023. We’re just back from our São Tomé and Príncipe holiday, having had one of the most incredible trips ever! We weren’t…
São Tomé and Príncipe Holiday – things to do, where to stay
byWe’re about to head off on a São Tomé and Príncipe holiday, an adventure to tropical islands off the coast of west Africa, visited…
Gede Ruins – exploring an ancient Swahili village
byGede 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
by“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
byA 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
byTipping 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
byIt 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
byYou’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
byMarrakech. 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
byThis post was originally written in 2018 and updated in 2021. Kenya is one of our favourite African holiday destinations, with world-class safaris, friendly…
Top 10 Scams in Marrakech, and how to avoid them
byWherever you go on holiday, there will always be someone willing to scam you. Whether it’s traffic officers in South Africa trying to fine…