Africa Travel Stories

Feb 22, 2018 • 4 min read

Home to the last remaining wonder of the ancient world and one of the planet’s oldest civilisations, Cairo is a mishmash of chaotic souqs, iconic…

Feb 16, 2018 • 6 min read

Striking antelopes found nowhere else on earth, the world’s quirkiest bird, Africa’s second biggest wildebeest migration, and the legend of a celebrity…

Feb 13, 2018 • 5 min read

Romance isn’t off limits once you have children – you just need to work harder to make it happen, and that goes for when you’re travelling too.

Feb 13, 2018 • 8 min read

The Pyramids of Giza, the last surviving wonders of the ancient world, are undoubtedly Egypt’s most-visited attraction, and for good reason. But farther…

Feb 8, 2018 • 6 min read

A sublime sunset view, a wild off-road adventure: these are the moments that turn our escapes into love affairs for a new locale. And while there may be…

Feb 6, 2018 • 6 min read

The word ‘archipelago’ comes from the Greek ‘arkhi’ (chief) and ‘pegalos’ (sea). Originally, it was a name only for the Aegean Sea, that island-speckled…

Jan 17, 2018 • 7 min read

Mention travelling to surf enthusiasts and the same places are bound to come up in conversation. Spots such as Oahu in Hawaii, Byron Bay in Australia and…

Jan 15, 2018 • 5 min read

Stretching from the edge of the Red Sea to the highest point in Egypt, the Sinai Trail leads trekkers across scorched desert landscapes, past biblical…

Jan 5, 2018 • 7 min read

Archeological records suggest that humans have been preparing and eating seafood for at least 165,000 years, and it’s safe to say we’ve gotten pretty good…

Jan 4, 2018 • 6 min read

Moroccan cuisine is a cultural melting pot, and Fassi flavours originated in the fanadiq (ancient inns used by travelling merchants), where numerous…

Nov 28, 2017 • 5 min read

Laid-back Essaouira may have fewer shops than Marrakesh, but if you want to spend more time chilling than haggling, then the seaside city’s hassle-free…

Oct 24, 2017 • 4 min read

Whether you’re looking to splash cash or save on your stay, there are some extraordinary new places to lay your head in 2018. The only issue? The…

Sep 28, 2017 • 8 min read

Every traveller has their own definition of culture. Whether it has something to do with social customs and rituals or is inscribed into the local art,…

Sep 20, 2017 • 5 min read

In some parts of the world January means hunkering down and hibernating to avoid the chill, but elsewhere hotter climes mean the cultural offerings are…

Sep 20, 2017 • 5 min read

With the new year ahead, new adventures beckon and this week animal lovers are in luck…

Sep 13, 2017 • 5 min read

Adventure awaits around every corner in Marrakesh. A walk through the centuries-old medina fills your eyes with vivid colours from every spot on the…

Aug 25, 2017 • 6 min read

Prices in Morocco have risen along with its popularity, but there are still bargains to be had. In the relaxed seaside city of Essaouira, many of the…

Aug 15, 2017 • 6 min read

It’s no surprise that bustling, chaotic Cairo, the largest urban area in the Middle East, is home to an extraordinary variety of good grub, from buzzing…

Jul 25, 2017 • 7 min read

Budget travel doesn’t have to mean dining in on instant noodles or window shopping top-drawer sights to avoid pricey entrance fees. There is a wealth of…

May 25, 2017 • 4 min read

The classics are the classics for a reason and this round-up of iconic wildlife encounters is no exception.

May 23, 2017 • 5 min read

Relaxation means something different to everyone. Perhaps you love laying out on the beach and paddling in turquoise waters; maybe you’d rather soak up…

Apr 18, 2017 • 16 min read

Lying in the Indian Ocean off the southeast coast of Africa, the island of Madagascar has evolved in splendid isolation for more than 80 million years;…